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.

about us

Our Team

Our Story

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. 

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Josh

Director

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:

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Miranda

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: 

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Nicole

Service Manager at Active OOSH Cameron Park & Assistant Operations Manager

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. 

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Chloe

Service Manager at Active OOSH Abermain

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. 

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Alana

Service Manager at Active OOSH Bonnells Bay

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. 

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Olympia

Service Manager at Active OOSH Rathmines

Olympia has been at Active OOSH since 2017 and is the Service Manager at Active OOSH Rathmines. She holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. 

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Kylie

Service Manager at Active OOSH Singleton Heights

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. 

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Sam

Service Manager at Active OOSH Wyee

Sam joined the Active OOSH team soon after the opening of Active OOSH Wyee in 2024! She is working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. 

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Tee

Service Manager at Active OOSH Stockton

Tee has been with Active OOSH Stockton since it began in 2024! She is working towards a Bachelor of Education (Primary). 

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Ellen

Service Manager at Active OOSH Belair

Ellen has been with Active OOSH Belair since it’s commencement in 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). 

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Emma

Office Manager

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. 

Parent Liaison Officer

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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!

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