• 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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  • We're here to help with the Worker Retention Payment

    We offer this free service with the support of the Department of Education, and in collaboration with our expert legal team at the Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors (ABLA).
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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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  • Child Care Super

    Our exclusive superannuation partner
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State Bodies

ACA-QLD-975

ACA-NSW-975

ACA-VIC-975

ACA-SA-975

ACA-WA-975

Australian Childcare Alliance Tasmania

Our Partners

Latest News

ACA Welcomes Consultation on Proposed ECEC Commission - But Cautions That Reform Must Offer Genuine Authority to Improve Outcomes

ACA Welcomes Consultation on Proposed ECEC Commission - But Cautions That Reform Must Offer Genuine Authority to Improve Outcomes

7 May 2026 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will begin consultation on establishing a national Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Commission, describing it as an important opportunity to strengthen oversight and improve outcomes across the sector.
Childcare Licence Fees to Rise Up to 1000% - Sector Warns of Service Cuts and Impact on Families

Childcare Licence Fees to Rise Up to 1000% - Sector Warns of Service Cuts and Impact on Families

25 February 2026 Latest News
Annual licence fee hikes decided behind closed doors will threaten the viability of private and community-based early childhood services, the Australian Childcare Alliance warns. The annual licence fee is a mandatory payment required under the National Quality Framework (NQF) paid by each service to contribute to the ongoing regulatory oversight of the sector.
Decoding the Gender-based Undervaluation Review: Our Essential Guidance Tools for ECEC Providers

Decoding the Gender-based Undervaluation Review: Our Essential Guidance Tools for ECEC Providers

11 February 2026 Latest News
The ACA has developed a suite of practical resources to help early learning service providers and their staff understand the outcome of the gender-based undervaluation determination, how it will affect the Children's Services Award (2010), and how and when to implement the changes.
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Our National Initiatives

Members

ACA-QLD-975

ACA-NSW-975

ACA-VIC-975

ACA-SA-975

ACA-WA-975

Australian Childcare Alliance Tasmania

Belonging Early Years Journal

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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.

 

The support you offer plays a big part in where our sector is today. We appreciate all that you do. 

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

 

I am very appreciative of all that ACA does for our sector. Thank you!




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.

We appreciate all your hard work and endless support... thank you!!!