Is there a governing or regulatory system to ensure that MUSHP offers quality care for my child?
There are currently two complimentary processes in place to promote quality care for the Out of School Hours Care Sector. The National Standards are Commonwealth standards, developed through the Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA). In addition to the National Standards which sets out the minimum in care requirements, the Commonwealth has also developed the Out of School Hours Quality Assurance (OSHCQA) process. All OSHC programs must achieve a minimum satisfactory standard in all 8 areas: • Respect for Children • Staff Interactions and Relationships with Children • Partnerships with Families and Community Links • Programming and Evaluation • Play and Development • Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing • Protective Care and Safety • Managing to Support Quality For further information concerning these systems, visit the NCAC website: www.ncac.gov.au The Victorian Government are currently reviewing the Children’s Services Regulations with the view to includi
