Backdated The Networker Newsletters are available to download in PDF format by clicking on the links below.

The Networker Newsletter - September 2009 (PDF 890Kb)

• Comparing budget against performance
• A Middle Years Framework for OSHC - Discussion Paper
• SKYPE with us
• Planning for Your AGM
• New Early Learning Facility for Children with Autism
• SA OSHC sector news and events
• The Council for the Care of Children
• Settlers Farm Vacation Care are hosting the ‘Big Vac Out’ again
• Transfer of industrial powers
• Wages and Awards Round-up
• School age care in the USA
• Changes to Discrimination Legislation
• Putting ‘best practice’ into your HR practices
• Belonging, being and becoming - the early years learning framework for Australia

The Networker Newsletter - June 2009 (PDF 326Kb)

• Early Education and Childcare Ministry announced
• Australian Early Development Index
• Paid Parental Leave
• Emergent Curriculum
• Casual Employment SA Industrial System
• Social Networking: an issue for children’s services
• SA Handing Over Industrial Relations Powers
• Unfair Dismissal Legislation
• New Child Restraint Laws
• Wyatt Early Childhood Education Grants

The Networker Newsletter - March 2009 (PDF 737Kb)

• Kids’ Zone Fun Day
• Paid maternity leave report due soon
• Changes to WorkCover effective now
• Grants resource available free online
• Kay says “Goodbye”
• OSHC: A Child's Play Space
• Animal Ethics Committee

The Networker Newsletter - December 2008 (PDF 739Kb)

• Practitioner's Research - A Personal Journey
• More Changes to Industrial Legislation in 2009
• We Are All Advocates For Children
• Sheds on Legs
• Introducing Joelene Rankine
• ‘Beyond The Boomerang’
• National Children’s Services Forum
• Children’s Week
• Responsible Officer Training (OHS&W)

The Networker Newsletter - October 2008 (PDF 932Kb)

• Grey Ward Children's Centre celebrates 100 years
• The Network SA Board
• Is it difficult to find and keep good staff
• Training News
• Wage increases in October 2008

The Networker Newsletter - August 2008 (PDF 532Kb)

• Lessons in Leadership from the Dalai Lama
• Growing Up in Australia – the longitudinal study of Australian children
• Building Strong Relationships between Children and OSHC Staff
• Ready for school
• Young Media Australia
• Tim Gill is coming to Adelaide

The Networker Newsletter - June 2008 (PDF 1.7Mb)

• Networking in LDC
• World News - China
• Farewell Lesley
• ECICs
• Movie reviews
• Valuing staff
• News from CHESS
• CCMS for OSHC
• Resource centre reopens
• Gardens

The Networker Newsletter - April 2008 [PDF 1.09Mb]

• Preparing for CCMS
• Minimum wage review 2008
• Health & Safety Representatives - What Directors need to know
• Sorry Day
• Review of current DVD and video titles
• Changes to Federal Industrial Relations Laws
• I didn't know what I didn't know
• Life in the fast lane
• Sector Association Meetings
• Australian 2020 Summit Participants announced

The Networker Newsletter - February 2008 [PDF 1.89Mb]

• Big Vac Day Out - A celebration of OSHC
• Indigenous Bi-Cultural Support Program
• A new government in Canberra and some changes
• Young Media Australia launches list of 200 non-violent titles for children under 7
• Reviews of current DVD and video titles
• The perils of the uneven playing field - how do you value your staff
• Raising Children Website

The Networker Newsletter - December 2007 [PDF 1.33Mb]

• The election's over - now what?
• Reflections on Long Day Care
• How big is your service's carbon footprint
• Getting in touch with the natural world
• Safe Work SA 2007 Award Winners
• Supporting the Occupational Health and Safety needs of Family Day Care providers in South Australia
• Studying for the OSHC Diploma
• Who's on the Network SA Board?
• Child Care in Sweden - personal reflections
• Managing Holiday Stress

The Networker Newsletter - October 2007 [PDF 454Kb]

• No Fear: Growing up in a risk-averse society
• New Directors' Day
• We Need OSHC Regulations
• New Strategic Planning resource
• New ATO Checklist - www.ato.gov.au/nonprofit
• Letter to the Editor - An OSHC experience

The Networker Newsletter - August 2007 [PDF 1.91Mb]

• RICE in the bush
• Laws which Discriminate
• Accolades, Bouquets and Sincere Thanks
• Federal Workplace Changes
• Farewell to Kathy Wright and Glen Clements
• Right from the Start Conference Gawler July 2007
• Kids free 2b Kids

The Networker Newsletter - June 2007 [PDF 422Kb]

• It's all about Perspective
• Siblings Australia
• Q&A - Your questions answered - Salary Sacrifice
• Changes in the Wind
• Federal Budget 2007/08 Child Care Overview
• Children's breakfast cereals
• Policy Briefs - Translating childhood research to inform policy and practice

The Networker Newsletter - April 2007 [PDF 1.49Mb]

• OSHC in Secondary Schools
• Time and Wage Records
• Fresh Vegies not always the Best
• On Leadership
• Where to find information about Pay and Conditions
• Online tools to aid Communication for Community Groups
• Celebrating 20 years - Whyalla's Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Service
• Nailsworth OSHC's Virtual Bus
• Professional Development

The Networker Newsletter - February 2007 [PDF 613Kb]

• Vacation Care Adventures
• Children learning human rights through stories
• NAIDOC celebrates 50th Anniversary
• International Women's Day Breakfast
• Chess Training Opportunities
• Postgraduate Careers in Human Services
• Mira's Story
• Lovin' It, Changin' It Conference
• When Dad's work is not OK
• Northern Area Local Hub Group

The Networker Newsletter - December 2006 [PDF 2.30Mb]

• OSHC Association Triple A Awards 2006
• Q&A - Your questions answered
• OSHCSA Come out and Play Conference
• Good News Stories in SA Child Care
• Network SA Board
• Indigenous Professional Support Unit
• Child Care Management System Consultations

The Networker Newsletter - October 2006 [PDF 713Kb]

• Child Care Professionals Appreciation Day
• AGM Announcement
• MYOB Tips and Tricks
• Mental Health Week
• Q&A - Your questions answered
• Demystifying Long Service Leave
• What's New

The Networker Newsletter - August 2006 [PDF 1.60Mb]

• Call for licensing of OSHC and FDC
• The Australian Government's Inclusion & Professional Support Program for children's services
• Keeping Records
• Money Matters
• Q&A - Your questions answered
• Network SA Survey Results
• Resources and networks
• Workplace bullying and harassment
• What's New

The Networker Newsletter - June 2006 [PDF 274Kb]

• Fraud survey in not-for-profit sector
• Network SA Training and Professional Development Services
• Expansion of OSHC Services
• Tax Deductions for job related expenses
• Update on Responsible Officer training provisions
• Does 'the Award' still apply?
• 100 hours project

The Networker Newsletter - May 2006 [PDF 314Kb]

• The new newsletter - The Networker
• Network SA Training funded through the PSC
• Know before you go movie review service
• Super Choice
• NAIDOC Week
• Food for Thought

 

Backdated Network SA Update Newsletters are available to download in PDF format by clicking on the links below.

Network SA Update Newsletter - December 2005 [PDF 1.86Mb]

• Watch this space!
• Network SA and ARMSU closure dates
• Telephone Advice Hot Topics - some Q & A's on the reclassifications
• A quick note - Enterprise Agreements
• Congratulations
• South Australia's Child Care Centres - Exciting and Innovative
• The benefits of Internet access - A Director's perspective
• The OSHC Association rewards excellence!
• OSHCQA December Bulletin
• Moving on
• Challenging and Adventurous Play
• Electronic Lodgment for Childcare Benefit Claims
• Urgent Update - OSHC Services & CCB Places
• The Power of Positive Thought

Network SA Update Newsletter - November 2005 [PDF 751KB]

• The Child Care (SA) Award
• Beyond 2005
• Important information relating to CSP Level 1.1
• Network SA AGM
• Seaton Community Child Care - 20th Birthday Open Day
• Induction package for non-profit administrators
• Keep your authorised contact details up-to-date
• Don't forget your Public Officer
• Contact details...we need yours
• OSHCQA November Bulletin
• Child Care Professionals Appreciation Day
• Network SA EXtra

Network SA Update Newsletter - October 2005 [PDF 754KB]

• The wait is over - The pay rise is finally here!
• Beyond 2005: The latest on the agency changes
• Very Useful Website - Ours
• New online tool on the ATO website
• From a Member of the Board - Nel Morrison
• Network SA AGM
• The South Australian Sector Associations
• Recipe: Tomato & Ricotta Penne
• "How To" Books
• FIRSA - Who are they and what do they do?
• OSHCQA October Bulletin
• Can you help? Clothes Needed for East Timorese Babies
• Vaccinations for Child Care Staff
• Long Service Leave Training for OSHC

Network SA Update Newsletter - September 2005 [PDF 809KB]

• Corporate Governance - What does it mean in community based child care?
• Beyond 2005: The latest on the agency changes
• Attention Cooks
• Wage Case Update
• A quick look at the 2004 Child Care Census
• The 30% Child Care Rebate
• New version of tax basics for non-profit organisations
• Attention Clerical and Administration Staff
• Indoor Air Pollution from Unflued Gas Heaters
• Child Care Professionals Appreciation Day
• OSHCQA August Bulletin
• Telephone Advice Hot Topics: Superannuation Employer Contributions - are you getting them right?
• Long Service Leave Training for OSHC

Network SA Update Newsletter - August 2005 (PDF 1.9MB)

• Are your staff meetings effective?
• Beyond 2005: merger = inclusive directions
• An interview with Thibul Nettle, ARMSU
• Unwell children in child care - needs more than just policies
• Charity endorsement applications
• National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day
• Common colds don't need antibiotics
• Tips on reducing the spread of common colds in child care centres
• OSHCQA August Bulletin
• A reminder from the OSHC Association
• Cut out and keep: Network SA contact details

Network SA Update Newsletter - July 2005  (PDF 1.6MB)

• Staff Training - Why Invest?
• Beyond 2005: Inclusion Support Agencies (ISA)
• An interview with Anne Gawen, Network SA
• Grants for OSHC Services
• The Royal Adelaide Hospital CCC Celebrates 20 years!
• OSHCQA July Bulletin
• Invitation to apply for child care places - OSHC
• Telephone Advice Hot Topics: Teamwork and leadership
• $15,000 Spent Sponsoring Conference Attendance

Network SA Update Newsletter - June 2005  (PDF 515KB)

• Victoria & ACT Wage Increase in Effect
• Beyond 2005: Professional Support Coordinator
• Attracting & Retaining Staff
• A note on salary sacrificing
• Treated pine in children's play equipment
• Free Policy Development Guidelines CD
• How Services can Support Aboriginal Families
• Telephone Advice Hot Topics: Performance appraisal for the Director
• Useful Website: www.ourcommunity.com.au
• OSHCQA Bulletin

Network SA Update Newsletter - May 2005  (PDF 301KB)

• State Industrial Law Changes
• Beyond 2005: Funding ceasing
• Wage Case Update
• Shortage or Glut - The Extremes of Australia's Child Care Places
• Rural & Remote Directors' Conference
• Calculating Sick Leave Entitlement
• OSHCQA Bulletin
• Recent News Reports: Hutchinson Child Care Services; ABC Learning Centres
• Telephone Advice Hot Topics: Staff Breaks

Network SA Update Newsletter - April 2005  (PDF 801KB)

• Do You Average Your OSHC Utilisation Over The Week?
• Beyond 2005: What agencies will it affect?
• People in the sector series: Belinda Whateley
• A hands on approach to educate children on healthy eating
• Book Review: Discipline in School-Age Care
• OSHCQA Bulletin
• Telephone Advice Hot Topics - Superannuation for Child Care and OSHC Staff; 3 month Probationary Period for Child Care and OSHC

Network SA Update Newsletter - March 2005  (PDF 393KB)

• Beyond 2005: What will happen to help & support agencies under the new funding system?
• Help & Advice on industrial relations issues available for members of Network SA Extra.
• Useful Website: www.leadershipvictoria.org
• New Universal Childhood Pneumococcal Vaccination Program
• Mandatory Food Safety Programs
• OSHCQA Bulletin

Network SA Update Newsletter - February 2005  (PDF 236KB)

• Child Care Wage Case Wins!
• Choice of super fund legislation - does it affect you?
• A new director starting?
• New version of the Income Tax Guide for non-profit organisations
• Creating Rich Environments
• Become an accredited SunSmart centre
• OSHCQA Bulletin
• Quality of U.S. Child Care Questionable?
• Community Benefit SA grants program
• Quarterly Superannuation Statements Scrapped