What is NTOSHC Association?
NTOSHC is a peak body for outside school hours care for the Northern Territory.
We are a Not For Profit Organisation that aims to support, promote and advocate the outside school hours care sector.
History
The Association began officially in 1989 as a support group to all staff working in OSHC Centre's at the time.
With no training available and very little support from the school system the Association became the lifeline of Directors, Coordinators and staff working in OSHC Centre's.
The Association was incorporated early in 1995 and is affiliated with the National Out of School Hours Services Association, NOSHSA. We have two delegates on the National Association that give a voice in many Commonwealth Government Policies.
Our Association currently represents 50% of all OSHC Centre’s in the Northern Territory. Growing rapidly as we move into a new era of School Age Care.
The Association is a run by dedicated group of volunteers made up of NT Directors that have an invested interested in supporting our Industry.
Our Aim
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To promote, resource and support Quality in OSHC Centre’s across the Northern Territory.
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To protect the interest of the members by advocacy on their behalf and by promoting their general interests and welfare.
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To lobby and advocate for high quality, accessible and equitable Centre’s at all levels of government (Local, National and International).
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To assist and advise in the establishment of quality and innovative OSHC Centre’s.
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To inform, educate and promote public awareness and perception of the positive and beneficial impact OSHC Centre’s have on children and families.
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To encourage a network and environment of support to all educators working in school age care.
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Provide Professional Development focused on School Age Care and Skill set eg: First Aid and fire Training.
How to become a member
You can email ntoshc.assoc@gmail.com for a membership form. Fill out the form and email it back.
Membership fees can be paid via cash, chq or directly into our account. These details can be found on the membership form.
Membership fees support the cost of running the secretariat, lobbing, maintain national communication and professional development opportunities.
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