The Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. It is disparate, has multiple risks and is operated separate to schools. I will examine best-practice models which reflect changing social norms and where children are actively engaged; developing and thriving in the OSHC environment. I will explore how to reduce risk and balance the needs of children, community and parents/carers whilst partnering with schools for children’s outcomes. I will visit countries with a high utilisation of OSHC to understand their approach and policy strictures so I can consider how to translate learnings to enable innovation in the Australian operational and policy context.
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