Policies & Procedures

At Australia Street Infant School OSHC, our policies are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain current, effective and compliant. Reviews are informed by updated advice and best practice, legislative and regulatory changes, and opportunities to improve how our service operates.

Under Review:

QA1 Educational Program and Practice

1. Daily Routines

2. Educational Programs

3. Inclusion

4. Excursions and Incursions

5. Movies, Television and ‘Screen-Time’


QA2 Health, Safety and Child Protection

6. Hygiene

7. Nutrition and Healthy Eating

8. Work Health and Safety

9. Return to Work Program

10. Water Safety

11. Transportation

12. Animals

13. Sun Protection

14. Emergency and Evacuation

15. Administration of First Aid

16. Management of Incident, Injury or Trauma

17. Death of a Child

18. Illness and Infectious Diseases

19. Immunisation

20. Dealing with Medical Conditions

21. Administration of Medication

22. Child Protection

23. Rest and Sleep

QA3 Physical Environment

24. Physical Environment

25. Hazards

26. Health and Safety in the indoor and outdoor environment

27. Sustainability



QA4 Employees and Volunteers

28. Staff Selection

29. Conditions of Employment

30. Staff Orientation

31. Staff code of conduct, Uniform & Professionalism

32. Determining the Responsible Person

33. Training & Development

34. Performance Management

35. Grievance Procedures

36. Casual Staff

37. Volunteers, Students and Visitors

38. Staff to Child Ratios

39. Communication

40. Working from Home Policy


QA5 Relationships with Children

41. Cultural Relevance/Anti-Bias

42. Supervision

43. Behaviour Guidance


45. Hours of Operation

46. Confidentiality

47. Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations

48. Fee Policy

49. Pick up and Drop off of Children

50. Governance and Management

51. Policy Development and Review

52. Financial Management

53. Roles of Management

54. Participation and Access

55. Management of Complaints

56. Request for Financial Donations, Contributions and/or Support