Belinda - Learn OSHC

🎙️ Big news for the OSHC sector!
We’re launching OSHCology MicroCasts – bite-sized professional learning created just for OSHC educators and leaders.
✔ Episodes you can fit into your day
– 10 minutes for Practice in Action (educators)
– 20 minutes for Service Leadership & Educational Leadership
✔ Released fortnightly (5 per term, 20 a year)
✔ Grounded in the NQS & My Time, Our Place
✔ Flexible subscription options – from simple listening to full team development packs
There are three series to choose from:
👧 Practice in Action – for educators
🏫 Service Leadership in Action – for service leaders & coordinators
📘 Educational Leadership in Action – for educational leaders
✨ Learn while you set up, commute, or grab a quick cuppa.
✨ Practical, real, and designed to fit the OSHC day.
👉 Explore all the MicroCast subscription packs here: https://learnoshc.com.au/oshcology-microcasts

I’ve just returned from the WERA Extended Education Conference in Sweden 🇸🇪.
It was a week of inspiring ideas, leadership conversations, and even fika (with cinnamon buns!) that reminded me how powerful reflection and connection can be.
In my latest blog, I share the key takeaways I’ll be bringing back to strengthen OSHC practice here in Australia.
👉 Read more: https://learnoshc.com.au/blog/global-insights-for-oshc-reflections-from-sweden-2025

Global Insights for OSHC: Reflections from Sweden 2025 Join me as I reflect on my time at the WERA Extended Education Conference in Norrköping, Sweden. From inspiring research and global conversations to meaningful connections (and plenty of fika with cinnamon buns!), I share the insights I’ll be bringing back to strengthen OSHC practice here in Aust...

✨ That’s a wrap on the WERA Extended Education Conference in Norrköping, Sweden 🇸🇪 hosted by Linköping University
What an incredible few days! I’ve:
🌍 Heard from researchers from 18 different countries
👀 Visited a Swedish Educare service in action
🤝 Met so many amazing, like-minded people in the OSHC/Extended Education community
📚 Picked up some priceless advice on how to survive the PhD journey
A huge thank you to Jennifer Cartmel, Bruce Hurst, and Marylin Casley for taking me under their wing – I’m so grateful for your support and guidance. 💛
Feeling inspired, grateful, and excited to continue my journey into OSHC and Extended Education research!

✨ Today is OSHC Educators Day ✨
To every OSHC educator – thank you.
You show up, rain or shine, with compassion, creativity, and unwavering dedication. You’re not just supervising – you’re shaping lives. You’re building trust, inspiring confidence, holding space for play and connection, and quietly planting seeds that grow into lifelong memories.
You may never fully realise the impact you have. But to a child, you may have been that “Lollipop Moment” – the one they’ll remember years from now as the moment they felt seen, valued, safe, or inspired.
Your work matters. You matter.
Today, I honour the difference you make – not just on special days, but every single day.
With gratitude,
Belinda Wright
Founder & Director of Learning @ Learn OSHC

🎙️ Behind the scenes at Learn OSHC HQ…AKA my house.
Who knew “quiet time” could be so noisy? Today’s recording soundtrack featured:
A surprise bark track courtesy of my dog
A tradie on speakerphone outside
The printer, auditioning for Percussion Solo of the Year with an impromptu ink-jet clean
Floorboard tap-dancing, canine huffs, and eventual snoring (same dog, different moods)
A car revving down the street like it’s Bathurst
The always-on-time postie (you rock! 🚴‍♂️)
My washing machine and dryer—totally my fault
One very confused bird vs. my office window (bird 1, window 0)
Amazing how all those everyday sounds hide… right up until you press “record.”

🎉 Coming soon: Thanks to your requests, our bite-sized Lunch & Learn sessions are transforming into a Self-Paced Webinar Series! Learn when it suits you—no background barking required.
Stay tuned for launch details!

Don't miss out on the Physical Environment Workshop next Tuesday.

In this live on-line workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of Quality Area 3: Physical Environment. The workshop will not only facilitate reflection on your current practices but also guide you in identifying and developing service-specific key improvement items that will be integral to your quality improvement plans.

When: Tuesday 25th of March 9.30am - 11.00am



https://learnoshc.com.au/course/quality-development-physical-environment

🚀 Week 1 of Learning & Its Trajectories�(Master of Education – Learning & Leading at UTS)
Our very first journal prompt stopped me in my tracks:�“What can learning enable from your perspective?”
For me, this question strikes at the heart of why I started my own business - Learn OSHC.
When OSHC educators are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need, the ripple effects are incredible. Learning enables so much more than knowledge – it fosters empowerment, leadership, and meaningful impact.
From my perspective, learning enables:�
✅ A confident new educator ready to handle anything�
✅ A service leader who understands the Laws, Regs, and NQS deeply, operates a compliant and high-quality service, leads with assurance, and develops others�
✅ Ongoing professional development and engagement�
✅ Improved delivery of the NQS, Exceeding themes & best practices�
✅ Greater knowledge retention and higher staff retention in the sector�
✅ Wider recognition of the vital role we play in children’s lives�
✅ And most importantly… better outcomes for the children in our care ❤️
Curious… what would you add to this list? What do you think learning can enable?�Would love to hear your thoughts as I reflect on this in my Learning Journal!


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Join me on Tuesday the 25th of March @ 9.30am.

In this live on-line workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of Quality Area 3: Physical Environment. The workshop will not only facilitate reflection on your current practices but also guide you in identifying and developing service-specific key improvement items that will be integral to your quality improvement plans.

When: Tuesday 25th of March 9.30am - 11.00am



https://learnoshc.com.au/course/quality-development-physical-environment

Calling all New and Experienced OSHC Leaders! 🌟

Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills? Join us for the New Leaders Two-Part Workshop, a comprehensive program designed exclusively for current and aspiring service leaders in OSHC.

This workshop delves into the role of a leader, explores leadership behaviours, and teaches how to empower and value the views of team members. It also covers maximising performance, developing talent, building a team, and personal development.

Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or looking to enhance your existing skills, this workshop provides the perfect opportunity to equip yourself with the tools needed to elevate your OSHC service.

Don’t miss out on this chance to grow and connect with fellow leaders! 💪✨



https://learnoshc.com.au/course/new-leaders?site_template_id=665d1231cc4aae712d0dfee3