This is the official web site of the OSHC SA Association. OSHC SA along with peak groups from other states and territories make up the national peak group National Outside School Hours Services Association refer www.noshsa.org.au

The information on this site is designed to raise questions, to offer support to help you find answers, to offer deals for members and to celebrate OSHC. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions. The position papers are a chronicle of current sector thinking on key topics in SA and we hope to build on these as the year unfolds.

The Association relies on members subscriptions for its money and the work undertaken by the Association is given freely by a band of people who are passionate about care for school age children in SA.

Vision Statement

The vision of the OSHC Association is to develop an articulate and passionate voice for Out of School Hours Care Services and their stakeholders (children, families and staff) in South Australia. In achieving this, it is anticipated that there will be new opportunities for services and individuals and the achievements will be celebrated.

THE AIMS OF THE OSHC ASSOCIATION ARE:

• To promote practices and programs that will assist services to enrich the lives of children in OSHC.
• To support families and invite their input into OSHC service practices.
• To promote, resource and support OSHC services as well as staff and management.
• As the official voice of the sector, the Association will make representation and put forward our position to all levels of government and the wider community.
• To actively promote universal awareness of OSHC, highlight the positive attributes and potential of services; both as a strategic place where children’s development can enhanced and as a rewarding place of employment.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

• Join the Association – we aim to attract membership from 50% of services this year and more would be even better! You can join by downloading the membership form click here .
• Download a copy of our Constitution click here
• Come to meetings and share your ideas and needs.
• Use your experience and expertise to help us achieve our aims – you may be able to refer others to a good resource or activity which can be posted on the website.
• Contact the Association about issues that affect your services or school age care in general – the Association may well be able to lobby on your behalf. You may not be the only person with this concern.
• Promote OSHC in your own community.
• Keep your families informed – families who use care depend on that care and so they can be a very effective voice in your local/school community or with the wider community. Always remember, the families who use care also vote!