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Who we are

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

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.

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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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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2025 Federal Election

2025 Federal Election

15 April 2025 Latest News

In the lead up to Australia’s 2025 federal election, the Australian Childcare Alliance aims to ensure that all political parties receive greater knowledge on how to Australian can continue to achieve high-quality, accessible, world-class early learning for all children.

ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

27 March 2025 Latest News

Following the Australian Government's anouncement to introduce new measures to prioritise child safety in the early learning sector, the Australian Childcare Alliance has welcomed this approach.

We're proud to offer free support to help the whole sector access the Worker Retention Payment

We're proud to offer free support to help the whole sector access the Worker Retention Payment

18 March 2025 Latest News

The Australian Childcare Alliance has been selected to help support the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector with the Worker Retention Payment (WRP). This selection recognises our extensive knowledge of the ECEC sector and demonstrated understanding of the WRP.

Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

13 February 2025 Latest News

The Australian Childcare Alliance today applauds changes to the activity test that were passed through Parliament and celebrates the positive impact it will have on vulnerable and disadvantaged children who will now have access to quality Early Childhood Education and Care.

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Yesterday Early Childhood Education Minister Dr Anne Aly acknowledged that the vast majority of children in early childhood education and care are well looked after, with providers prioritising child safety and well-being. However there is room for improvement & the Australian Government will therefore bring in new measures to prioritise child safety. In an ACA media release, ACA President Paul Mondo said "There is nothing more important than the safety and wellbeing of children - it is at the heart of the ECEC system. The sector welcomes these recommendations & the support required for some services to adhere to them.” You can read the full ACA media release here. 👉 https://childcarealliance.org.au/la... You can read the Minister's media release here. 👉 https://ministers.education.gov.au/... #PrioritiseChildSafety #PolicyMatters #BestStartInLife

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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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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 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!