OSHCology Service Leadership in Action - Listen Only

Bite-sized 20-minute MicroCasts designed for busy OSHC Service Leaders. Each fortnight, you’ll get practical strategies, real examples, and ideas you can use straight away – all linked to the NQS and MTOP. With 20 episodes released across the year, you’ll build confidence and consistency in your practice while you work.
Format

Audio

Starting date

Term 4 2025

Author

Belinda Wright

Video

20 minutes

Duration

4 Terms

Price

$40/Term or $150/Year

Practical leadership insights, straight to your ears.

The Listen Only subscription is perfect for busy Service Leaders who want professional learning that strengthens their leadership without adding to their workload. Each fortnight you’ll receive a 20-minute Service Leadership in Action MicroCast – short, sharp, and designed to be played while you’re setting up for the afternoon, preparing reports, or supporting your team.

These bite-sized episodes focus on the realities of leading OSHC services, linking everyday leadership moments to the National Quality Standard (NQS) and My Time, Our Place (MTOP v2.0). You’ll hear practical strategies, case studies from real services, and ideas you can apply immediately – all designed to support you in leading with confidence, strengthening your team, and driving quality across your service.

What's included: 

Access to all Service Leadership in Action MicroCasts

Fortnightly 20-minute episodes across the school year (20 episodes annually).

Episode Show Notes + Links

Easy-to-skim notes and references to leadership and OSHC-specific resources.

Relevant, relatable, and realistic content

Focused on what works in OSHC leadership, not generic management theory.

Who it's for: 

This plan is designed for Service Leaders, Coordinators, and Nominated Supervisors who want flexible, accessible professional learning that fits seamlessly into their day. It’s sector-specific, evidence-informed, and created to meet the unique challenges of leading in OSHC.

Your investment:

$40/Term or $150/Year
With 20 episodes released across the year, you’ll cover a wide range of leadership themes – from leading teams and managing compliance, to building culture and driving continuous improvement.
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Explore the full list of Service Leadership in Action episodes below and see what’s coming up this term.

Service Leadership in Action Episodes

Term 4 20205 - Leading the Service

  • 1. What Does It Mean to Be a Service Leader in OSHC?
  • 2. Building Partnerships with Schools and Communities
  • 3. Managing Compliance Without Losing the Heart of Practice
  • 4. Leading Teams Through Change and Challenge
  • 5. Linking the Role to the National Quality Framework

Term 1 2026- Growing Your Team

  • 6. Recruiting, Inducting and Retaining Quality Educators
  • 7. Creating a Positive Team Culture in OSHC
  • 8. Mentoring and Developing Your People
  • 9. Conflict Resolution and Difficult Conversations
  • 10. Building Capacity Through Shared Leadership

Term 2 2026 - Service Strategy and Sustainability

  • 11. Crafting a Vision for Your OSHC Service
  • 12. Strategic Planning that Works in Practice
  • 13. Financial Management and Budgeting Essentials
  • 14. Risk Management in Everyday Operations
  • 15. Leading Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Term 3 2026 - Quality and Impact 

  • 16. Embedding Child and Family Voice in Service Decisions
  • 17. Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting on Service Quality
  • 18. Preparing for Assessment and Rating with Confidence
  • 19. Advocacy for OSHC within the School Community
  • 20. Reflecting on Your Leadership Journey

Belinda Wright

Founder | Director of Learning | OSHCologist | Researcher

As a leader with extensive experience across OSHC services and my postgraduate study in leadership, I understand the complexities of running high-quality programs. The Service Leadership MicroCasts bring sector-specific, research-informed guidance to those responsible for service delivery. Designed to be practical and time-friendly, each episode explores real strategies for leading teams, managing compliance and quality systems, and creating a positive, sustainable culture—helping Service Leaders translate leadership into everyday impact.