BECOME AN ACA MEMBER

"Imagine a vibrant platform where your voice is heard, your questions are answered and your passion for early childhood is celebrated."

As Australia's peak representative body for early learning providers, the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) represents over 2,500 members and approximately 360,000 families throughout Australia. 

Becoming an ACA member provides you with instant access to a professional, supportive community, along with a variety of services and expert guidance to help you deliver high-quality early childhood education and care.


Importantly, as an ACA member your voice is truly heard. As
 the leading advocates for high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), we actively engage with our members to represent your interests through a proactive political engagement at both the Federal and State levels, as well as through our regular media engagement.  


You can become a member today or find out more by contacting your local ACA State Body via the buttons below.


Contact your ACA State Body Today!

ACA Victoria

ACA Victoria are leading advocates for high-quality early childhood education and care, representing over 600 privately run long day care services.

Their mission is to provide sector-leading support, deliver essential resources, and ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

Membership benefits include:

  • Sector networking opportunities
  • Free member events
  • Professional development workshops
  • Expert IR, operations & compliance advice
  • Regular sector updates
  • Exclusive supplier discounts

Address:
Level 1, 1535 Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh VIC 3166

T: (03) 9532 2017
E: vic@childcarealliance.org.au

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ACA NSW

ACA NSW has a strong vision that all Australians have access to high-quality, affordable early learning.

Members receive expert advice, advocacy support, sector updates and exclusive access to ACA NSW programs and events.

Membership benefits include:

  • Industrial, regulatory, legal & commercial advice
  • Advocacy opportunities
  • Policy updates
  • “Wheelers on the Bus”, Inner Circle & What’s the Buzz meetings
  • Training sessions
  • Awards & recognition ceremonies

Address:
PO Box 660, Parramatta NSW 2124
19 Fennell St, Parramatta NSW 2150

T: 1300 556 330
E: nsw@childcarealliance.org.au

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ACA QLD

ACA QLD represent over 950 early learning (childcare) services across Queensland.

The ACA QLD team advocate for the interests of children, families, Approved Providers and operators to ensure communities have access to quality, affordable early learning.

Why become a member?

  • Heavily subsidised policies, procedures and forms
  • Listing on FindChildcareNow.com.au
  • Training & professional development
  • Regular sector updates
  • & much more

Address:
PO Box 137, Springwood QLD 4127
Unit 2, 10 Welch St, Underwood QLD 4119

T: 07 3808 2366
E: qld@childcarealliance.org.au

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ACA WA

ACA WA is a long-standing non-profit organisation supporting early learning operators throughout Western Australia through advocacy, resources and sector engagement.

Membership benefits include:

  • Preferred supplier discounts
  • Regulatory insights
  • Exclusive Bunnings benefits
  • IR advice line
  • Free staff advertising
  • Forum & conference discounts
  • Regular e-newsletters
  • State & Federal sector news

Address:
PO Box 196, South Perth WA 6951
Level 6/5 Mill Street, Perth WA 6000

T: 0433 498 147
E: wa@childcarealliance.org.au

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ACA SA

ACA SA provide ongoing advocacy and support tailored to the needs of private long day care operators throughout South Australia.

Membership benefits include:

  • Member-only website access
  • Regular sector updates
  • Discounted ACA SA conference attendance
  • Regular member meetings
  • Free ABLA webinars

Address:
PO Box 406, Hindmarsh SA 5001

M: 0498 188 978
E: sa@childcarealliance.org.au

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ACA TAS

ACA TAS provides localised advocacy and support for early learning operators throughout Tasmania.

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See what benefits you could unlock with an ACA Membership

Member Benefits

Workplace Advice Line
Receive free, valuable industrial relations advice, tailored to your needs
Supplier Discounts
Enjoy significant savings with trusted local suppliers
Professional Development
Curated training sessions to build on yours & your employees skills
Member Social Events
Exclusive networking opportunities with fellow members and sector leaders
Regular Sector Updates
Stay up to date with the latest sector news, regulatory changes & political advocacy activities
Political Advocacy
A membership with ACA  provides not only the above benefits, but secures you representation by the ACA at both the Federal and State levels
Testimonials

What Our Members Say

"The opportunity to connect with other childcare professionals, to share experiences and solutions to the challenges that we all face, and to be kept up-to-date with current issues and changes to industry regulations and trends. Membership to ACA SA has made a great difference to me – I realise I am not alone.”



“The advice and support provided by your team as well as the supportive member network is priceless. Keep up the good work.”



“With the volume of information, services and benefits you offer, our annual ACA Victoria membership is so affordable and worth every dollar.”



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