The Peak body for Out Of School Hours Care in NSW

Delivering specialist support, professional development and advocacy for the Out Of School Hours sector since 1974.
December 12, 2025 - Information
2026 Network Memberships How to Renew or Sign Up for a 2026 Membership We’re excited to introduce a simpler, fully online process for renewing or starting your membership with the Network of Community Activities. Our new system allows you to manage everything directly through our...
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October 31, 2025 - Advocacy
Responding to Current Concerns: Why Community and High-Quality OOSH Services Are Leading the Way in Child Safety The recent Four Corners investigation into Australia’s childcare sector has been confronting for families and educators alike. It has drawn national attention to serious failings in systems meant...
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October 24, 2025 - Advocacy
Speaking Up: How OOSH Services Can Advocate in a Changing Landscape Every week, OOSH services across NSW face decisions made about them, not with them. Whether it’s a school site tender, a sudden planning change, or a new regulatory requirement, the landscape moves fast. With...
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Network, is one of the oldest not-for-profit peak bodies in the Australian Children’s Services sector and was established in 1974 to support the development of programs for children within their local community. We are passionate in the promotion of programs that enrich, inspire and support children to engage in creative arts, play and leisure.
Network of Community Activities (“Network”) is a recognised leader in the field of school age care and the largest membership organisation in Australia dedicated to the advocacy, promotion, resourcing and development of play, recreation and leisure activities for 5-14 year olds.
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Join now to be a part of the biggest Out of School Hours Association in NSW. Add your voice to support making children’s time out of school count!
Become a member of Network of Community Activities to receive discounts on publications, training, special deals with our partner organisations and invitations to members only events!
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