A Place to Belong...
This is the official website of OSHCsa - the peak body for OSHC in South Australia. OSHCsa is run by a proactive group of personnel from the sector. We are people, like you, networking and pooling our resources to raise the profile and quality of the sector.
OSHCsa, along with peak groups from other states and territories, make up the national peak group National Outside School Hours Services Association (NOSHSA).
ATTENTION- OSHCsa has 2 contracts to fill
Exciting Announcement!
KIDSAFE DESIGN AWARDS 2012
The Kidsafe 2012 National Playspace Design Awards will recognise excellence and innovation in the provision of safe, creative playspaces Australia wide. The Awards are open to service providers, design professionals, students, landscape contractors and playground providers in all sectors.
This is a great opportunity to showcase current playspace design and development achievements. The Awards aim to promote inspirational and innovative best practice play facilities and encourage healthy participation in recreational activities for all children.
Click here for further information
Thank you Mandy...
It is with sadness that the Board of OSHCsa accepts the resignation of Mandy Richardson from the position of Executive Officer. In the 12 months she has been in the position Mandy has achieved a great deal for OSHC in SA. Her work has helped to resurect the Association and in so doing there is now a new level of support to the sector for OSHC services. Mandy's passion, innovation and energy will be greatly missed.
The decision to resign from OSHCsa is primarily based on the need to complete her research project. We wish her well in this quest.
The Board asks that her decision is respected. We know that there are some people who will send Mandy an email or call her to seek the advice that she has given so freely and so we urge that such calls and emails are now directed to the association phone or email please.
OSHCsa welcomes the new board - Please click the following link to see the list of new board members for 2012.
Certified Supervisors and Nomin ated Supervisors
Recent discussions with OSHC Directors have identified some confusion about the differences between Certified Supervisors and Nominated Supervisors as required in the National Regulations. Please click the following link to access some more detailed information which may hopefully provide some clarity.
HURRY!!! You only have until March 31st to become a member of OSHCsa at the discounted early bird price. See membership page for more details.
AGM
Sandra Dann from the Working Women’s Centre and will be speaking about personal wellbeing in the workplace. Be sure not to miss this presentation and meeting!! Please let us know if you will be attending.
There will be door prizes up for grabs and refreshments provided. We will also be looking for nominations for the board by the 9th of March. If you would like to self-nominate or nominate a colleague please see the following links for further information.
Term 1 and 2, 2012 OSHCsa Training Calendar is now available. Please go to the training page to download this and book in for training sessions.
This is a selection of professional development and training which has been organised specifically for OSHC services and located in local services. By co-ordinating it through OSHCsa we can take advantage of cheaper prices and organise it at times and places near YOU!
This will be a great opportunity to keep everyone in the loop regarding the new legislation and standards due in 9 MONTHS! This is another advantage of an OSHC co-ordinated approach - we will make sure all our trainers understand the latest implications for OSHC services.
JOIN UP NOW - 2012 memberships due
WE NEED YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!
Click on the button to download a membership form.
MEMBERS BENEFITS INCLUDE:
In the past, the Association has relied on volunteers who are passionateabout school-age care. We are currently investigating an alternative model which would allow us to employ staff and achieve greateroutcomes.
Our only source of income presently, is from membership subscriptions from individual services. We need the majority of the sector to jhat we can survive. Please join up so we can work together to achieve best outcomes for OSHC services, staff, children and families in this state. Click here: OSHCsa Brochure for ideas on how to budget for a membership increase.