Supporting your
OSHC success
ABOUT QCAN
The Queensland Children's Activities Network (QCAN) is an independent, not for profit organisation established to provide training, resources, information and support to the OSHC sector in Queensland.
As the peak body for Queensland OSHC services, QCAN provides advocacy services and represents the sector on both a State and Federal level. The membership services and other products offered by QCAN are developed and delivered by experienced and qualified Outside School Hours Care professionals. QCAN aims to deliver high quality professional development and support opportunities to the OSHC sector in Queensland.
Vision, Core Business and Strategic Directions
QCAN Vision
Excellence in School Age Care for Queensland
QCAN Core Business
Promoting connectedness and professionalism within the School Age Care sector through membership
QCAN Strategic Directions
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Providing sector leadership
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Building the capacity of the School Age Care sector through quality support, training, advice and resources
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Promoting and advocating for the School Age Care sector

Thriving educators,
Thriving children
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
QCAN's 2025 Conference: Thriving Educators, Thriving Children will provide a much-needed opportunity for OSHC professionals at all career stages to explore educator wellbeing and "care" for those who do the caring.
Speakers include:
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Kirstin Ferguson - Keynote Speaker - Internationally Acclaimed Leadership Expert and Business Leader
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Anthony Semann - Equity, Innovation and Social Justice
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John Briggs - First Nations Peoples Cultural Confidence
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Dr Kerrie Buhagiar - Smiling Mind - Supporting Children's Mental Wellbeing
Tickets can be ordered here: 2025 QCAN Annual State Conference - Thriving Educators, Thriving Children | QCAN
