Fostering Family Connections and Engagement in OSHC (2-part series)

When family engagement is grounded in genuine connection and community, rather than compliance with the National Quality Framework, everyone benefits. Authentic engagement goes beyond information sharing, it involves building trust, fostering belonging, and co-creating environments that reflect and respond to the diverse needs of children, young people, and their families.

This workshop invites educators to critically reflect on current approaches to family engagement and explore how we can move beyond transactional interactions toward deeper, more reciprocal partnerships.

Participants will explore practical strategies for creating open, respectful, and culturally responsive communication, strengthening collaborative relationships, and embedding family voice into programs, policies, and practice.

Underpinned by My Time, Our Place and the National Quality Framework, this session will support educators to reflect on, reframe, and refine their engagement practices, ensuring families feel seen, heard, and valued as key partners in the OSHC community

 

In this session, you will:

  • Explore what it means to create a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for families, and how fostering strong partnerships can enrich program planning, enhance communication
  • Critically reflect upon current practice and the ‘why’ behind them
  • Develop strategies to support a more holistic approach to family connection and engagement

 

Recommended Audience: All educators working in OSHC at any stage of their career. 

    • $220

    • Date

      Tue 1 September – Tue 22 September
      • Session 1
        1 September 2026
        10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
      • Session 2
        22 September 2026
        10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    • Location

      Online via Zoom

    • Presented by

      • Kylie Keane
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About the presenters

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    Kylie Keane

    Kylie Keane is an experienced Playworker, advocate, and founder of Keen About, dedicated to championing children and young people’s rights. Her OSHC journey began as a child attending a service in Sydney, one she later returned to as an educator. After moving to Canberra, Kylie stepped into the role of Educational Leader, where OSHC became her passion and profession, and she was part of a team that achieved ‘Exceeding’ and ‘Excellent’ ratings three times. Kylie also serves as the ECA ACT State Chair and NOSHSA ACT Representative, bringing deep sector insight and strong advocacy connections to everything she does.