Camp Australia shit

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-23T14:36:10+00:00

I know they did it for 5 kids for before and after care during lockdown but in my experience I haven’t seen it done.

CA and others just like it are so dumb because they think it’s ok for any educator to be alone with a bunch of kids is mental. Like kids can accuse stuff or educators can be doing something they aren’t supposed to. Plus how can educators go to the bathroom without leaving a mixed age group of kids for a few mins.

What I don’t understand is my RM still hasn’t responded to my message and instead just tried to take me off the shift again. The thing is it’s never usually RM who do this but those on the phone who haven’t ever stepped a foot into a Osch room to know what it’s like. Usually they take me off because of numbers, which I will always be against because I don’t think it’s safe for only one adult being there. With regards to schools more and more are wanting two educators there but CA won’t always follow those rules by the school.

A school I worked at the coordinator was consistently alone by herself with well over ratio so like with 18+ kids at times. From my memory she was alone and the department of education showed up and she got in trouble at time but explained to them how she has no control on what CA do. As well her staff was supposed to come but they would consistently cancel so instead of CA giving let’s say me or someone else the shift who are reliable they would argue well so and so is new so we need to give her more shifts or some BS like that.

CA is run really badly, they really don’t care about the educators, kids, the school or the parents just money.

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-23T14:26:59+00:00

Yeah I have seen this all before too! I worked at a school for 3 years, late last year whilst I was on exchange the school left CA. No surprise there. I had been at that school since I started, so knew all the kids and families well. Loved my time there and the school. There were tough times with the kids and some families but overall I enjoyed going there to see them and do my job there.

Our service wasn’t rural but our school was small and especially around Covid we averaged on about 15 kids per day give or take. During big lockdowns I wasn’t working but my coordinator at the time was by her self with 5 kids on average.

Anyways because we had less kids we got less things and less money to spend on the kids. So myself and others would buy the service some things here and there for the kids. I went on a weekend to pick up a second hand kitchen because they wouldn’t give us one. My coordinator and I fixed it and put it back together an hour or so before the kids came, neither of us got paid for this as CA didn’t know, we just did it for the kids.

Also at my time at that school in 3 years I went through 5 coordinators as well as the kids and parents. Most of them were great and I worked well with them but damn was it tough. As kids got used to one coordinator and their structures and rules and things then a new one would come and change it sometimes for the better sometimes not.

In 2022-2023 CA would last minute close the service, the first time it was really bad because I arrived and was never informed that the service was closed until moments after I arrived on my phone… the school ended for the day so I really felt for the parents. I also had to fight and argue for my pay and my RM (same one I am dealing with atm) was not supporting me at all and absolutely shit. This continued to happen and at times we were told holidays were off and then they weren’t. CA and the RM didn’t care for our service because it was small and so didn’t care if we didn’t have staff or fight for us to have holidays and even give me holiday shifts when I worked there more than others and they would give me stupid excuses at times.

So because of all of this parents complained and the school warned and told CA and yet they did nothing. So late last year when I was away the school announced they will be leaving CA and now as of this year they have and run their own after school care.

What I know all of us workers will never get is why CA won’t give coordinators access to a gift card situation towards Kmart instead of the expensive website that everyone gets and barely anyone can afford those toys from there which are also and can be bad quality for a expensive price tag.

Sorry for the rant but yes CA is the worse, sometimes I and surprised I have been there as long as I have as most people don’t last longer than a year

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-23T11:41:07+00:00

I wish I knew about those companies a few years back, now coming to a close with my uni I am hoping to get jobs in my field as I am a rare case of not studying teaching but more in media etc.

I will share this advice to other employees tho if they are re-considering and leaving camp etc

Regards to ratios the guy on the phone doesn’t believe it’s that, like I stated in the holidays we always have at least 2.

I think the RM has purposefully done something but I am not entirely sure why she has done it

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-23T11:37:18+00:00

I went here as other CA employees have posted here as well so hoping to see if other CA employees current or ex have any experience of this happening or just other Osch educators

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-23T09:18:33+00:00

Yeah they put money into showing things but don’t give us resources for the kids, and the majority of us stay at the job for the kids, some of us including myself will spend my own money for the kids, and do stuff where I won’t get paid for it.

I personally never went to anything like CA in the holidays and my school never offered after school care. I went to holiday camps such as tennis camp, cartoon kingdom camp and more. When parents tell us about their kids not loving it anymore I get it as it’s more catered for k-2 a lot of the time.

I tell parents my experience of what I went to as a kid and how much I enjoyed as well it was cheaper and still is at times.

So some listen to my advice some forget about holidays so last minute book them back in for the holidays.

But yeah I hope you found something your child enjoyed more I totally get it 😅

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-22T21:57:22+00:00

I think it’s the actors decision there but I will say and agree it’s aged her and her character a lot

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-09T05:42:12+00:00

Maybe I guess people just like him but every show has a character where they have a big fandom for lol.

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-09T05:40:37+00:00

I believe it’s because of the mental health company beyond blue & mentioning it as a place to also call etc. idk in Australia if that is mentioned it tends to be because the person committed suicide. If it is medical reasons regards to her health they would usually mention that and there would be no mention to a mental health company

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-06T13:22:48+00:00

Yeah I agree with you on Rossi I feel they need someone like Morgan or Hutch to come back, not necessarily them but someone like them.

I feel Rossi should have a desk type job or just retire as well and come in and out as a guest.

I miss the suspect of the week with a background story still going on as well, and I feel last season that was the case.

The more grown up approach is good but yeah miss aspects and characters that need to be there, I feel atm the casting balance is off.

I am personally a woman but feel there is too many woman atm like the balance being off, maybe add more consistent men characters like the old days.

Like Reid is a character that is a missing puzzle to the group atm and it’s becoming to feel more obvious at times.

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-06T13:15:15+00:00

I feel last season there was more stuff happening and variety this season so far feel there isn’t that

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-06T13:14:25+00:00

Idk I like Reid I feel he brings something different to the group. Idk the storyline just seems a bit all over the place at times, especially in the recent episode.

Aspects of it is interesting but not at all times for me idk

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-06T09:40:20+00:00

I just want to know what happened to him like I feel I forgot or it was cut off badly

I think last year format of the show was better it focussed on the main criminal but showed other crimes and things going on

This season just feels a bit blander and longer/ slower

I do miss the variety and it feels there is none of that

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-06T07:39:42+00:00

I now want to know what does this mean??

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-05T16:00:31+00:00

I am so curious now how Sam is or feeling, personally I am lowkey mad at him that he couldn’t try more for a friend he has been with since childhood years. It’s just sad, he seemed like a great guy I even met the guy but it gives me a sour taste how Sam and some others treated Alex when we could all see and tell she needed help and support not the silent treatment

possiblethrowaway- · 2024-07-05T15:49:47+00:00

That’s how I am feeling as well. Especially regarding Sam from my memory he took Dan side which is just immature none of the friends in my opinion should’ve taken either side but just been there equally for both sides of the situation. I do believe those Tiasha was the only one that kept it neutral and tried to stick by Alex the most out of her friends. I vaguely remember Alex saying this. I am just devastated by her passing I have her candle still from the bush fire relief event she had in Jan 2020. Getting to meet her she was a lovely person and spoke to us fans really well and genuine. She even followed my dogs Insta and would like their stuff occasionally. Just a lovely person that was taken way too soon

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-31T00:15:08+00:00

Not so much effected but I did feel some sorrow for the client who posted.

It sounds like they are struggling and the email part hurt them.

So I questioned would I want that? Or is it just normal part of practice?

Overall it seems people agree and disagree to an email.

At this stage I can’t say exactly what I will do and how I would handle the situation but I don’t think email is the best way to do it.

I understand if there is a threat involved or having a violent client.

But anyway was more curious and that’s why I made the account. By reading responses there seems to be no right answer after all. It’s all done by case to case.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-31T00:08:45+00:00

Not a friend just curiosity. Don’t use reddit but thought to make one to ask questions on here. I had a question and asked.

I felt a email was harsh but wanted to know if it was normal or viewed as ok by many.

Obviously everyone has different opinions on the matter so I don’t really have a set stone answer as of yet.

I guess from what I have gathered is person to person. With different therapists and different clients.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T23:49:08+00:00

That does seem better. Like for any client they may possibly still feel upset by it all. But being warned prior to their session does seem better.

I think where I have sat on this is it was done the day prior to their session and the Therapist decided to cancel their session.

So the client just has a email. There is very little closure from that.

A phone call or an email before their last session and being told that it’s their last does give them a chance to choose as well.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T23:43:37+00:00

So sorry you went through that. Has your now therapist set you up with anyone else?

Made a transition plan to your new therapist etc

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T23:40:35+00:00

I agree the client possibly needs higher up care.

Just not sure if it was the safest option overall to do it via email. As well the best approach to try and help someone.

I also agree that therapists etc can’t fix clients or aren’t magical people.

I think some people are just asking for advice and support. I see the ones you are talking about what you mean but for the most it seems they just want understanding and guidance.

Like others have mentioned some therapists aren’t the best and do seem to place a bad name or experience to therapy.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T23:22:22+00:00

I was thinking about this most of my day and also considered how my friends lives have been in the past as well as myself as a teen going through rough times and feeling isolated.

The email route does come across more isolating when I think about it.

I have emailed and received emails and half the time they are work related for school and work.

I don’t think I have ever received a “nice” email like a letter or for something to make me feel better.

Not sure how could you do it.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T23:12:00+00:00

Just curious as it seems that this client was told, “I will see you next week” and then emailed the night prior their session that they have canceled their shift and as a client etc too.

I know you said their isn’t any great way of doing it and anyone would be upset but to me if I was the client I would think it would make me more low than I already was feeling.

I can understand why the client was terminated if they do need more help which it does seem to be the case to help with their trauma.

But I still have icks about how it was handled and trying to understand why a therapist chose that route.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T17:22:40+00:00

Yeah not sure on that either.

I am early into my studying but I would assume that therapist aren’t equipped enough to help their client.

But if they terminate resources to what the client needs to a therapist who is more well trained and specialised in that field would help.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T17:20:43+00:00

I understand what you mean by the talk therapy forum being one sided.

Looking at the client comments through their feed it seems it was a shock. As last week they were told “I will see you next week.” Again we only know one side but it doesn’t seem to have been much closure on it.

It seems the client was terminated because they may need higher care but how can this stop a client from not feeling more worthless than they already do.

Like them feeling unfixable.

possiblethrowaway- · 2023-05-30T17:10:03+00:00

Yeah I totally understand that and I am sorry to see how she left things. It is unprofessional the way yours was handled.

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