he work of digital transformation is often
said to be capable of rejuvenating a
business, taking it from stuck-in-its-ways
adulthood to the dynamism of youth. Embodying
the youthful side of this equation, Only About
Children (Oac) is an early learning and childcare
provider with more than 70 campuses across
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane catering for 0-6
year olds. Andy Luiskandl is Chief Information
Officer (CIO) at the business, guiding Oac’s
transformation journey at a time of rapid growth.
“The business has grown substantially over the
last 12 months, virtually doubling in size,” says
Luiskandl. “When I arrived last year, we were
halfway through onboarding 25 campuses, and
since then another six have joined the group.
At each campus we have a Campus Director,
educators and team members who educate and
care for the children. Oac has more than 11,000
children in its care. With parents and extended
family as well, we have close to 100,000 people,
give or take, who are engaging with Oac digitally.”T
Only About Children (Oac) CIO
Andy Luiskandl details Oac’s
digital-powered transformation
benefitting children, families and
team members and highlights
the important role IT should play300
AUGUST 2019ONLY ABOUT CHILDREN