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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ACA announces 2023 Executive Committee

ACA announces 2023 Executive Committee

5 January 2023 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has announced the appointment of it...
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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

3 January 2023 Latest News
ACA, in partnership with LifeWorks, has produced an informative video about...
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We're recruiting for a Senior Policy Writer and Advocacy Officer

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

15 December 2022 Latest News
We're seeking a new team member to lead and drive ACA policy and advocacy w...
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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

24 November 2022 Latest News
The ACA commends the passage, through the Senate, of the Family Assistance ...
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Federal Budget reflects the Albanese Government’s commitment to the early learning sector

Federal Budget reflects the Albanese Government’s commitment to the early learning sector

26 October 2022 Latest News
The ACA commends the Albanese Government for its first ever Federal Budget,...
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ACA supports building a pipeline to more qualified jobseekers for the early learning sector

ACA supports building a pipeline to more qualified jobseekers for the early learning sector

24 October 2022 Latest News
The ACA commends the Australian Government’s recent announcement to fund ad...
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Federal Government declares period of emergency for ECEC sector in Victoria, Tasmania and NSW

Federal Government declares period of emergency for ECEC sector in Victoria, Tasmania and NSW

17 October 2022 Latest News
The Australia Government has declared a period of emergency for the early l...
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ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities

ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities

26 September 2022 Latest News
ACA has commended the Albanese Government’s commitment to provide all Indig...
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ACA and LifeWorks launch high-quality Employee Assistance Program

ACA and LifeWorks launch high-quality Employee Assistance Program

12 September 2022 Latest News
ACA, in partnership with LifeWorks, is proud to offer the early learning se...
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Extended COVID-19 supports for the early learning sector

Extended COVID-19 supports for the early learning sector

24 June 2022 Latest News
ACA commends the Federal Government for extending this support in recogniti...
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ACCC Childcare Inquiry final report is the first step towards structural & funding reforms for Australia’s early learning sector

ACCC Childcare Inquiry final report is the first step towards structural & funding reforms for Australia’s early learning sector

29 January 2024 Latest News
Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

20 December 2023 Latest News
Productivity Commission Interim Report prioritises workforce issues and accessibility for our most vulnerable children

Productivity Commission Interim Report prioritises workforce issues and accessibility for our most vulnerable children

24 November 2023 Latest News
ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra

ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra

15 November 2023 Latest News
Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector

Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector

14 November 2023 Latest News
ACCC interim report recommendations fails to address the complexities, variations & challenges of the early learning sector

ACCC interim report recommendations fails to address the complexities, variations & challenges of the early learning sector

31 October 2023 Latest News
ACA supports commencement of landmark negotiations for wage increases in early learning sector

ACA supports commencement of landmark negotiations for wage increases in early learning sector

27 October 2023 Latest News
ACCC Second Interim Report outlines issues in ECEC that can only be addressed through co-designed policies

ACCC Second Interim Report outlines issues in ECEC that can only be addressed through co-designed policies

2 October 2023 Latest News
Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

28 September 2023 Latest News
ACA President Paul Mondo is taking part in CEO Dare to Cure 2023

ACA President Paul Mondo is taking part in CEO Dare to Cure 2023

26 September 2023 Latest News
Early Childhood Educators’ Day marks the start of a new era in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Educators’ Day marks the start of a new era in Early Childhood Education

5 September 2023 Latest News
New census terminology is a big win for early learning sector

New census terminology is a big win for early learning sector

17 August 2023 Latest News
ACA maintains call for Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidy

ACA maintains call for Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidy

16 August 2023 Latest News
ACA launches new Early Childhood Educators' Day website

ACA launches new Early Childhood Educators' Day website

12 July 2023 Latest News
ACA will continue to work with ACCC in Childcare inquiry

ACA will continue to work with ACCC in Childcare inquiry

6 July 2023 Latest News
ACA calls on Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidies to early learning educators so families don’t foot the bill

ACA calls on Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidies to early learning educators so families don’t foot the bill

26 June 2023 Latest News
ACA has released new survey data on the impact of work shortages on families

ACA has released new survey data on the impact of work shortages on families

13 June 2023 Latest News
ACA backs supported bargaining authorisation to help raise wages for early childhood educators

ACA backs supported bargaining authorisation to help raise wages for early childhood educators

6 June 2023 Latest News
ACA commends Australian Government for its funding commitment to improve the training and skills for early learning educators

ACA commends Australian Government for its funding commitment to improve the training and skills for early learning educators

3 May 2023 Latest News
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is now known as TELUS Health

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is now known as TELUS Health

13 April 2023 Latest News