OSHCology Practice In Action - Listen Only

Bite-sized 10-minute MicroCasts designed for busy OSHC educators. 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

Creator

Belinda Wright

Audio

10 minutes

Duration

4 Terms

Price

$40/ Term or $150/Year 

Practical insights for OSHC, straight to your ears.

The Listen Only subscription is perfect for busy OSHC educators who want to build confidence and consistency in their practice without adding to their workload. Each fortnight you’ll receive a 10-minute Practice in Action MicroCast – short, sharp, and designed to be played while you’re setting up for the afternoon, preparing afternoon tea, or supervising transitions. 

These bite-sized episodes focus on the realities of OSHC practice, linking everyday moments to the National Quality Standard (NQS) and My Time, Our Place (MTOP v2.0). You’ll hear practical strategies, examples from real services, and ideas you can try immediately – all designed to support you in delivering quality programs and building strong relationships with children.

Access to all Practice in Action MicroCasts

Fortnightly 10-minute episodes across the school year (20 episodes annually).

Episode Show Notes
+ Links

Easy-to-skim notes and references to Australian resources so you can revisit key ideas quickly.

Relevant, relatable, and realistic content

Focused on what works in OSHC, not theory for theory’s sake.

Who it’s for:

This plan is designed for educator teams who want professional learning that fits seamlessly into their day. It’s flexible, easy to access, and created specifically for the OSHC sector.

Your investment:

$40/term or $150/year
With 20 episodes released across the year, you’ll cover a wide range of themes – from embedding routines and supporting play, to building strong relationships and creating calm, inviting spaces.
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Explore the full list of Practice in Action episodes below and see what’s coming up this term.

Practice in Action Episodes

Term 4 2025– Foundations of Quality Practice

  • 1. Embedding the Program in Daily Routines
  • 2. Documentation that Informs Practice
  • 3. Supporting Play and Leisure Choices
  • 4. Child Wellbeing as the Foundation of Practice
  • 5. Understanding the Educator Role in OSHC

Term 1  2026 – Play, Environments & Engagement

  • 6 Loose Parts Play
  • 7.  Inclusive Environments and Accessibility
  • 8. Understanding Play Types (Hughes’ Taxonomy)
  • 9. Building Relationships Through Shared Play
  • 10. Creating Calm and Inviting Spaces

Term 2 2026 – Child Voice & Agency in Action

  • 11. Co-Planning with Children
  • 12. Embedding Child Voice in Programs
  • 13. Encouraging Risk-Taking and Independence
  • 14. Everyday Moments as Opportunities for Agency
  • 15. Children as Leaders in OSHC

Term 3 2026 – Teamwork, Reflection & Continuous Improvement

  • 16. Reflective Practice Tools for Educators
  • 17. Peer Mentoring and Buddy Systems
  • 18. Professional Conduct in OSHC
  • 19. Linking Everyday Practice to NQS Outcomes
  • 20. Working as a Team During Busy Sessions

Belinda Wright

Founder | Director of Learning | OSHCologist | Researcher

With almost two decades in OSHC, I design practical professional learning that fits seamlessly into everyday service life. As a postgraduate researcher focused on educational leadership and a Graduate Certificate holder in Education (Learning & Leadership), I bring evidence-informed, sector-specific insight to the Practice in Action MicroCasts. I created these bite-sized audio episodes to give educators accessible, informed strategies they can listen to on the go—turning everyday moments like set-up or afternoon tea preparation into opportunities for learning. Each MicroCast is designed to make professional growth practical, relatable, and sustainable, helping educators build confidence, strengthen pedagogy, and deliver high-quality outcomes for children.