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ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities
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On 13 January 2022, National Cabinet agreed to a national framework which a...
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Latest MYEFO provides greater funding for Inclusion Support PLUS discounts for ECEC employees
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Childcare Licence Fees to Rise Up to 1000% - Sector Warns of Service Cuts and Impact on Families
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Decoding the Gender-based Undervaluation Review: Our Essential Guidance Tools for ECEC Providers
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ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support
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Recalled play sand due to asbestos risks: CCS period of emergency declared
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ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report
29 October 2025
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Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025: Celebrating the dedication of Australia’s early learning workforce
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ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning
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ACA welcomes Child Safety Review findings and commits to working with government on reforms
20 August 2025
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National working with children checks will ensure a safer early learning sector
15 August 2025
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Making discrimination-free employment decisions: A reminder to all employers in the ECEC sector
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ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety
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18 March 2025
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Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children
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ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system
12 December 2024
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New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare
10 December 2024
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ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly
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Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!
5 September 2024
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