The OSHC Conference 2024

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​​The OSHC Conference 2024 Early bird tickets available now

The OSHC Conference 2024

Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May 2024

Online  – Join from anywhere!


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Your role in OSHC is like no other…

You spend almost as much time with some children as their teachers do. On top of this, you balance a cohort of different ages and developmental stages.

Part of what makes OSHC such a special profession is that it’s a space for people (like you!) with an extraordinary passion for guiding and enriching future generations of children outside of a classroom setting.

It’s a totally unique role in the education space that requires unique knowledge and skills and comes with unique challenges…

You know it. We know it... and that’s why – as the peak body for OSHC – we’ve been running The OSHC Conference for more than twenty years!

Last year, 97% of attendees told us that their conference experience would help them in the workplace.

Despite this overwhelmingly positive feedback, we still wanted to ensure that the 2024 conference ticked the right boxes. We put it to you to tell us what you wanted, and you told us the things that matter to you are: staffing, wellbeing, challenging behaviours, inclusion practices, nature-based pedagogy, First Nations perspectives, hearing from other OSHC services… and of course, A&R!

Why attend the conference?

  • Discover how to retain and attract staff in challenging times
  • Hear what you can do to avoid educator burnout and improve wellbeing
  • Learn how you can engage children with additional needs, challenging behaviours and trauma-related behaviours.

PLUS much more!
 

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You’ll hear from:

  • AFL legend and children’s author Eddie Betts
  • Globally acclaimed author and alternative school principal John Marsden
  • ACECQA National Education Leader, Rhonda Livingstone
  • OSHC icons Dr Bruce Hurst and Jennifer Cartmel
  • Child psychologist and trauma specialist Trent Savill
  • DeadlyScience founder, Corey Tutt
  • NOSHSA Chairperson, Kylie-Anne Brannelly

… And more!

There will be more breakout sessions than ever before AND we’ve planned two complimentary in-person experiences: A tour of John Marsden’s ground-breaking Alice Miller School – Candlebark Campus AND a CCC twilight networking event with CCC team members and special guests…

Our keynote speakers

Eddie Betts – AFL legend and children's author

John Marsden  – Globally acclaimed author & alternative school principal

Associate Professor Corey Tutt – DeadlyScience founder and award winning author

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Conference (virtual)

Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May 2024, 9.45am–2.30pm

$179- CCC member ticket
$229- Non-member bird ticket

*Add a complimentary in-person experience to your conference ticket after check-out:

Alice Miller School – Candlebark Campus tour in-person experience with John Marsden
Date: Monday 27 May 2024, 9.45am-11.15am. Location: Romsey.

and/or

Twilight networking in-person experience at North Melbourne Primary School OSHC with CCC team and special guests.
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Location: North Melbourne.

*Registration is required for in-person experiences, places are strictly limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Details
Location
Virtual – Join from anywhere!
Cost
TWO DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE
Tuesday 28 May 2024
9.45am–2.30pm AEST
and
Wednesday 29 May 2024 
9.45am–2.30pm AEST

$179 CCC member
$229 Non-member

As a single-educator OSHC coordinator with limited time and a small group of children, how can I keep programs vibrant and responsive with fewer children’s interests to springboard from, and no immediate colleagues to bounce ideas off?

Question: As a single-educator OSHC coordinator with limited time and a small group of children, how can I keep programs vibrant and responsive with fewer children’s interests to springboard from, and no immediate colleagues to bounce ideas off?

Answer:

Even with limited time and a small group of children, OSHC educators can take advantage of resources on hand to plan vibrant and engaging programs.
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What happens if I disagree with an Authorised Officer during Assessment and Rating? Is it a bad idea to politely question them on the spot?

Question: What happens if I disagree with an Authorised Officer during Assessment and Rating? Is it a bad idea to politely question them on the spot?

Answer:

In A&R, the Authorised Officer is there to measure and assess the service against the NQS and National Law and Regulations. It is ok to ask for clarification and to provide additional information supporting your current practice.
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Two educators walking down a hallway in conversation

Vale Professor Manjula Waniganayake – Much loved academic, author and educator – The Sector

25 March 2024
Early learning organisations have shared their sadness at the passing of Professor Manjula Waniganayake, a well known and much loved author, academic, advocate and educator.

Submission: Productivity Commission – ECEC Inquiry Draft Report

This inquiry will shape the direction of the education and care sector for the next decade. As such, the vision for the next ten years needs to be clear, ensure that children’s needs are at its heart, and set a clear course for action.

Is it OK to employ someone with limited experience?

Question: Is it OK to employ someone with limited experience?

Answer:

Many services are experiencing challenges in recruiting and retaining experienced staff. So, is it OK to employ someone with not much experience? In short, yes.
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An educator and school-aged children using coloured pencils together at a table.

We got our A&R notice this week. What can I expect as an educator?

Question: We got our A&R notice this week. What can I expect as an educator?

Answer:

Assessment and rating (A&R) can be an exciting opportunity to showcase your service. An authorised officer (AO) will use the ‘sight, observe and discuss’ technique to gather information about your service.
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Educators at a desk in conversation

SIPs and QIPs: How an inclusion focus helped an OSHC service to excel in their A&R – The Sector

07 February 2024
Inclusive practice does not exist in a vacuum. In fact, strong inclusive practice can broadly benefit your service in ways you may not expect. We got in touch with The Loop OSHC service to see how connecting their strategic inclusion plan (SIP) to their quality improvement plan (QIP) helped them blitz assessment and rating (A&R).
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