Active OOSH acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Nations Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the Awabakal, Worimi, Wonnarua and Darkinjung Countries on which we learn, play, work, live and visit. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging who hold the traditions, wisdom and memories of culture for all Australians today.
Active OOSH began in 2011 with the opening of Active OOSH Cameron Park. It came after our Director Josh, who was a classroom teacher in local schools, noticed a lack of quality Out of School Hours (OOSH) services. His goal has always been to provide a space where all children are welcome, valued and provided with opportunities for endless education in a meaningful and memorable way.
Active OOSH is renowned in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions for providing engaging and fun activities for local families that is reliable and cost-effective.
Josh graduated from the University of New England in 2006 with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). He worked as a Classroom Teacher in many local schools before starting Active OOSH in 2011.
His vision for Active OOSH is to:
Miranda has worked for Active OOSH in a range of roles since 2015, and is now the company’s Operations Manager and Educational Leader. She gained her Bachelor of Primary Teaching from Newcastle University in 2017 and has continued her passion for education at Active OOSH.
Miranda visits all Active OOSH services and works closely with the children, families and educators.
Miranda will be able to help you with:
Nicole has been at Active OOSH since 2019, and has been a Service Manager at both Active OOSH Rathmines and Cameron Park.
After completing a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), she too worked as a Classroom Teacher in a number of local schools.
Emma gained a Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary) in 2014. She worked as a Classroom Teacher in local schools before joining the team at Active OOSH in 2022.
Siahna holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. She previously worked in the Management Team at our Stockton service.
Chloe started at Active OOSH Abermain in 2023. She holds a Certificate III in Children’s Services as well as a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Cassie started at Active OOSH Abermain in 2025. She has strong prior experience in Out of School Care settings and is currently studying at Charles Sturt University.
Ruby has been with Active OOSH Belair since it’s commencement in 2024. She is studying a double degree in Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
Milly is one of our service managers at Belair, and started in 2024! She is studying a degree in Primary Education.
Alana started with Active OOSH shortly after the commencement of Active OOSH Bonnells Bay in 2023. She holds a Certificate IV in School Aged Education and Care and a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Eliza has been with Active OOSH since 2024. She is working towards a Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Holly joined the Active OOSH team in 2023. She was promoted to Service Manager at the commencement of the Macquarie College service. She is working towards a double degree in Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
Grace started with Active OOSH in 2026. She is working towards her qualification in Primary Teaching!
Kaitlyn started with Active OOSH in 2025. She is our Service Manager for Heritage College. She has completed her leadership training in Educational Settings.
Kate began at Active OOSH in 2023 at our Abermain Service and has since progressed into the Service Manager position at Rathmines. She is working towards her qualification.
Kylie has been with Active OOSH since October 2023. She holds a Certificate III in Children’s services and has been in the Early Childhood sector for over 10 years.
Phoebe started with Active OOSH at the commencement of the Lochinvar service in 2026. She has completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Deanna started with Active OOSH in 2026. She has completed aD Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Paige started with Active OOSH in 2025. She is working towards a qualification in Early Education and Care.
Makayla started with Active OOSH in 2025. She has completed Before & After School Care training.
Active OOSH has an incredible team of Service Managers, Lead Educators and Educators who make our services the fun, engaging and welcoming spaces they are. We believe in nurturing and educating our staff to assist them to continually develop their professional knowledge and skills and further ignite their passion for working with children.
Does this sound like the career for you? Join our team!
