NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS

In December 2009, all Australian Governments through COAG agreed to a partnership between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments to establish a National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care.

The new framework aims to raise quality and drive continuous improvement in early childhood education and care, and school age care services through three components including streamlined regulatory arrangements.

For further information please download the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Age Care here.

DIARY UPDATE

Queensland Children's Activities Network

QCAN is the peak body for Outside School Hours Care Services throughout the State of Queensland.

The membership services and other products offered by QCAN are developed and delivered by Outside School Hours Care Professionals.

QCAN aims to deliver a high quality level of professional development and support opportunities to the OSHC sector in Queensland.

Resources for Members

QCAN members are able to access resources, forms and templates simply by logging in and scrolling over the Resources link.   Resources include "OSHC FM" at a discount price,"QCAN Code of ETHICS for OSHC" and " Risk Assessment - Children using the Playground Equipment".  Members can access these within the resources section.New resources Excursion Form and Transport Emergency Contact Info.

FOOD SAFETY

Compliance with the Food Safety Standards is mandatory for all food businesses under the Food Act 2006. The linked resource includes a checklist which has been designed to assist food businesses make a self-assessment of their level of compliance with the Food Safety Standards.

Advice specific to the food handling operations of your business and your compliance with the Food Safety Standards should always be obtained from your Local Government Environmental Health Officer.

Please note:  Not for profit OSHC services may not be a licensable food business under the Food Act 2006.  Contact QCAN for further information if you are unsure how this may apply to your service.

Know your food business

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2010 Office Hours

Monday 8am-4pm

Tuesday 8am-5pm

Wednesday 8am-4.30pm

Thursday 8am-5pm

Friday 8am-4pm

Due to the nature of our work, we are often out of the office conducting service support, training and visits.  If the office is unattended, please email info@qcan.org.au or contact Kylie on 0432 808 620.  Messages will be returned by the next working day.  Kind regards, QCAN Team.

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