About
The team at The Outsiders are committed to championing authentic free play experiences for children. By day, the Outsiders all practice what they preach in the field so to speak as playworkers at Camp Hill Outside School Hours Care, a service known for its cutting edge application of genuine free play and playwork principles into the daily practice. By appointment, The Outsiders offer information and practical stories that delve deeper into the realms of play, play theory and the many developmental benefits that surround it. Our team provides real-life stories married with theory to inspire more play journeys.
TODD ADA
Todd Ada is the Service Manager at Camp Hill Outside School Hours Care and has worked within the Childcare and School Age Care industry for over 10 years. Todd completed his Bachelors of Education Degree in Primary and Middle School in 2007 and has worked as a Manager of Camp Hill OSHC since 2009. He is also currently studying a certificate in Playwork and is passionate about children's development and growth and the important role that play has in developing the holistic child. As a Service Manager and Nominated Supervisor of the service, Todd understands the many complexities of the industry and the barriers that we all face but is excited with the way he sees the industry heading.
ANGUS GORRIE
As a playworker and play advocate, Angus Gorrie is passionate about providing authentic play opportunities for children, wherever they may be, and pushing back against increased play deprivation and play bias. Angus has qualifications in Behavioural and Social Sciences, and Playwork. He also spends his day as a practitioner working in a large Adventure Playground. It is this experience and the stories that come with working in a practical setting, combined with the theory and knowledge of study that shapes and guides Angus's perspectives and points of view.
LUCY ADA
With 15 years of experience working with children and families and a family background in early years care and education, Lucy Ada has recently devoted her practice to Playwork and all things pertaining to it. Lucy has completed a playwork course, a degree in Fine Arts and a Cert lll in child care, and has a passion for authentic education. Being the staffing manager at camp hill OSHC her focus is now on transferring that passion onto other staff and throughout the industry as a whole.
ISIAH TUETA
Isaih Tueta has worked at Camp Hill OSHC since 2012. He splits his time between being one of the centres playworkers and being the assistant program manager. Through his roles in the industry, Isaih has experience in practically applying playwork principles and pedagogies to an OSHC setting, as well as making it fit in with the MTOP framework ensuring a smooth program and routine that allows the children maximum freedom and play experiences. Isaih has a diploma in early childhood development as well as a qualification in playwork through ‘Pop-up Adventure Play’.
EMMA MASSEY
Emma Massey started working with kids wanting to be a teacher but quickly found her passion lied in playwork and OSHC. Emma is a manager at Camp Hill OSHC completing her diploma in children's services and her certificate in Playwork. As a Staffing Manager in a Playwork setting, Emma’s roles and responsibilities do not end with her own Playwork practice but rather centers around developing a large number of staffs capacities, potential and ability to self reflect. It is these skills that are critical to any setting wanting to develop a holistic play culture and embed good practice through staff retention and upskilling.