The OSHC Conference 2025

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The OSHC Conference 2025

Tuesday 27 May and Wednesday 28 May 2025

Online – join from anywhere! Plus optional in-person events
 

‘The best professional development I’ve ever done! So unbelievably rich in knowledge and passion.’
– Lucy, Brunswick East Primary School OSHC  



If you work in OSHC, this is the conference for you!

This year’s program has everything you need to empower and inform your practice, from the sector’s most innovative and passionate voices.  

Your role in children’s lives is totally unique. You deserve a conference that takes on the real challenges, opportunities and questions you face every day. 

As the peak body for OSHC, we’ve got your back.  

How it works:

Go back to your service with:

  • A virtual conference that fits your schedule – no travel required
  • Sessions that tackle the issues you face every day  
  • Hear from fresh new voices and experienced educators  
  • Choose the breakout sessions that suit your service
  • Network online and in-person, so you can share and connect with people who get it. 
  • More confidence as a leader and educator  
  • Ready-to-go programming children will love
  • Evidence-based leadership tools you can start using today
  • Practical strategies to support children with challenging behaviours
  • Up-to-date knowledge of your rights and entitlements. 

PLUS much more!
 

Book your ticket now

 

With powerful keynote presentations from:

Costa GeorgiadisLeanne GibbsAlice Zaslavsky

Plus

DR BRUCE HURST and JENNIFER CARTMEL 
OSHC research specialists 
On creating a meaningful OSHC experience that considers the perspectives of children, families and educators. 

ROBYN MONRO MILLER AM
Children’s wellbeing advocate and CEO of Play Australia 
On the power of play, and how to bring play into your everyday practice. 

CATHARINE HYDON 
Educational leader  
On what it takes to be a great leader in OSHC, and how to lead with confidence and compassion. 

MARGARET HEPWORTH  
Peace educator and Director of The Gandhi Experiment 
On empowering kids to make positive change in their local and global community. 

+ breakout sessions with more OSHC experts, leaders and educators.  

AND we’ve planned two complimentary in-person experiences: A Spiritual Healing Trail and activity with cultural educator Uncle Trevor Gallagher AND Cook, connect and discover: A culinary journey together with Lisa Heard from Spensley Street PS OSHC.

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2-Day Conference (virtual)

Tuesday 27 May and Wednesday 28 May 2024, 9.30am–2.30pm
 

Book your ticket now

 

Early bird ticket (before 31 March 2025)

$159- CCC member early bird ticket

$209- Non-member early bird ticket

 

Standard ticket (from 1 April 2025)

$199- CCC member ticket

$269- Non-member bird ticket


Add a complimentary in-person experience to your conference ticket after check-out*

Spiritual Healing Trail and activity, with Uncle Trevor Gallagher – Cultural educator
Date: Monday 26 May 2024, 9.45am-11.45am. Location: Alphington.

and/or

Cook, connect and discover: A culinary journey together, with Lisa Heard from Spensley Street PS OSHC
Date: Tuesday 27 May 2024, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Location: Clifton Hill.

*Registration is required for in-person experiences, places are strictly limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Location
Virtual – Join from anywhere!
Cost
TWO DAY ONLINE CONFERENCE
Tuesday 27 May 2025
9.30am–2.30pm AEST
and
Wednesday 28 May 2025
9.30am–2.30pm AEST

Early bird (before 31 March)
$159 CCC member
$209 Non-member

Standard ticket (from 1 April)
$199 CCC member
$269 Non-member