The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is a not-for-profit, member-funded organisation advocating for the future of Australia's children.
We work on behalf of long day care owners and operators to ensure families and their children have an opportunity to access affordable, high quality early learning services throughout Australia.


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The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is a not-for-profit, member-funded organisation advocating for the future of Australia's children. We work on behalf of long day care owners and operators to ensure families and their children have an opportunity to access affordable, high quality early learning services throughout Australia.

  • Who we are

    The Australian Childcare Alliance is the national peak body
    that represents, advocates, informs and promotes quality early
    learning services throughout Australia.
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  • ACA Role in Advocacy

    We represent over 70% of all privately owned early learning services,
    and offer a strong voice to advocate for the sector.
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  • We offer a high-quality EAP

    We're proud to be in partnership with TELUS Health to offer the early learning sector a high-quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a fraction of the usual cost.
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  • Become a member

    Join our membership, be part of a supportive network and access to a range of services and expert advice by contacting your ACA state body.
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ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system

ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system

12 December 2024 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has welcomed new measures announced by the Federal Government to begin a pathway to a universal early education and care (ECEC) system – while cautioning the need to ensure any decisions are evidence-based.
New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare

New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare

10 December 2024 Latest News
According to a new report, commissioned by ACA, from dandolopartners, a move to supply-side funding – as suggested in recent media reports – could risk many centres becoming unviable or force them to only meet rather than exceed quality to survive.
ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly

ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly

18 September 2024 Latest News
Following today's public release of the Productivity Commission's Final Report on factors impacting affordability and access to Australia's early learning services, ACA welcomes most recommendations and encourages the government to act swiftly to address immediate concerns, whilst taking time to consider a longer-term overhaul of the funding system.
Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!

Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!

5 September 2024 Latest News
On Wednesday 4th September over 5,000 early learning services across the country celebrated Early Childhood Educators Day, making it more widely celebrated than ever before. Now a well-known event embraced by sector stakeholders including Federal and State Government Departments, it’s a day that seeks to honour and uplift the profession of early childhood education, creating a positive impact on both our educators and the wider community.
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Day 2 of ACA President Paul Mondo's advocacy efforts at Parliament House in Canberra - Today Paul met with Education Minister Jason Clare, Early Childhood Education Minister Anne Aly, and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education Angie Bell to discuss critical issues affecting our sector, including the Worker Retention Payment and other potential reforms. #ACAPoliticalAdvocacy #BestStartInLife
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ACA President Paul Mondo is at Parliament House, C... 0:21
ACA President Paul Mondo is at Parliament House, Canberra today and tomorrow, advocating on behalf of our valued ACA members. He's working hard to advocate for the best policy outcomes for our sector. #ACAAdvocacy #LeadershipInAction #BestStartInLife
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This morning ACA QLD arranged for Queensland Shado... 0:36
This morning ACA QLD arranged for Queensland Shadow Education Dr Christian Rowen, MP to visit Canopy Early Education in Milton to meet the team & see how they are preparing for tomorrow's Early Childhood Educators' Day celebrations. Well done team. 😊 #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #MakeItSpecial
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We're grateful to ACA President Paul Mondo, who is... 0:55
We're grateful to ACA President Paul Mondo, who is working hard in Canberra today & tomorrow, talking to the key government stakeholders about the government-funded wage rise, with the aim of securing the best possible outcome for our sector. Here's a quick update from Paul in front of Parliament House. #PoliticalAdvocacy #BestStartInLife
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At our upcoming 3 week online course, Dr Kaylene H... 2:19
At our upcoming 3 week online course, Dr Kaylene Henderson - Child Psychiatrist & leading parenting expert - will share her insights on how to recognise anxiety in young children & how early childhood educators can respond with empathy while helping children build resilience. Commencing on Thurs 2 May via ParentTV, we hope you can join us. 😊 ACA members, you can find out more here: https://bit.ly/43YzPiP Non Members, you can find out more here: https://bit.ly/43NdlkV | #ProfessionalDevelopment #ChildMentalHealth #BestStartInLife
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Cheerio from Jason Gibson, keynote speaker at our ... 1:16
Cheerio from Jason Gibson, keynote speaker at our upcoming bootcamp!
We're excited that Jason Gibson - leading counselor, clinical educator and educational consultant supporting families, educators and the clinicians who serve them - will be joining us for our 3-week online bootcamp on how to develop a positive team culture & get the most out of your team. To join us, click here. https://bit.ly/3OnXF0Y
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Last Friday ACA President Paul Mondo took the Athl... 1:22
Last Friday ACA President Paul Mondo took the Athlete's Ice Bath challenge to raise funds to help fight childhood cancer! Thanks to many generous supporters, he reached his goal of raising over $10,000! You can watch Paul putting on a brave face below! 🥶❄️👏👏👏 You can still donate to this important cause here. 👉https://www.ccia.org.au/fundraisers... #CEODaretoCure #ThankYou
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Tomorrow is R U OK? Day - Australia's national day... 6:51
Tomorrow is R U OK? Day - Australia's national day of action which reminds us all that any day is the day to ask, 'are you OK?' and support those struggling with life. As an employer, a very important part of your strategy to foster a mentally healthy workplace includes offering your staff access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which aims to enhance mental health and wellbeing, maximise productivity and improve organisational culture. This video presents an overview of how TELUS Health, in partnership with the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA), can provide your team of educators with a high-quality, affordable, comprehensive & modern Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For more information on the ACA/TELUS Health EAP click here. 👉 https://childcarealliance.org.au/pa...
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We're proud to be able to offer the early learning... 6:51
We're proud to be able to offer the early learning sector a high-quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a fraction of the usual cost, through our partnership with TELUS Health. We encourage all early learning service providers to offer their team members an EAP as part of their strategy to foster a mentally healthy workplace. You can find out more here. 👉https://childcarealliance.org.au/te... 👍☕
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ACA President Paul Mondo & Vice President Nesha Hu... 0:49
ACA President Paul Mondo & Vice President Nesha Hutchinson are at Parliament House in Canberra today to talk about the immediate issues facing our sector. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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What Our Members Say

Just wanted to take the time to say THANK YOU! You guys have been amazing throughout all of this.

 

 

For us you are our lifeline to the government and outside world, so thank you for all the hard work you do, to advocate for private early learning  services.

ACA, you and the ACA state bodies have done a fantastic job for us as a sector – thank you very much!