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.
  • 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 LifeWorks to offer the early learning sector a high-quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a fraction of the usual cost.
  • 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.
  • Upcoming events

    Join us face-to-face at one of our major events!
  • Set your service apart

    With ChildHR's operational advantage
  • Child Care Super

    Dedicated to you and your sector

State Bodies

ACA-QLD-975

ACA-NSW-975

ACA-VIC-975

ACA-SA-975

ACA-WA-975

Australian Childcare Alliance Tasmania

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Latest News

ACA announces 2023 Executive Committee

ACA announces 2023 Executive Committee

The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has announced the appointment of its Executive Committee for 2023 following ACA’s Annual General Meeting in late December.
ACA launches new video to help ECEC service providers understand the benefits of an EAP

ACA launches new video to help ECEC service providers understand the benefits of an EAP

ACA, in partnership with LifeWorks, has produced an informative video about the ACA/LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We're recruiting for a Senior Policy Writer and Advocacy Officer

We're recruiting for a Senior Policy Writer and Advocacy Officer

We're seeking a new team member to lead and drive ACA policy and advocacy work in 2023. We would be grateful if you could share this post with anyone who may be suitable.
ACA supports more affordable child care measures but says workforce crisis must be urgently addressed

ACA supports more affordable child care measures but says workforce crisis must be urgently addressed

The ACA commends the passage, through the Senate, of the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022. However the changes will take effect from July 2023 amid a severe educator shortage crisis.

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Members

ACA-QLD-975

ACA-NSW-975

ACA-VIC-975

ACA-SA-975

ACA-WA-975

Australian Childcare Alliance Tasmania

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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!