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 new Executive Committee for 2020/2021

ACA announces new Executive Committee for 2020/2021

1 December 2020 Latest News
ACA National held it's Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently and voted in t...
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ACA welcomes the Productivity Commission’s recommendations for the prevention of mental health issues in our youngest Australians

ACA welcomes the Productivity Commission’s recommendations for the prevention of mental health issues in our youngest Australians

19 November 2020 Latest News
ACA welcomes the recommendations for ‘generational reform’ of mental healt...
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Working families & the early learning sector now recognised by all parties - Disadvantaged children still falling through the cracks

Working families & the early learning sector now recognised by all parties - Disadvantaged children still falling through the cracks

9 October 2020 Latest News
Labor’s budget-in-reply response highlights just how critical the early lea...
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Melbourne's early learning sector opens up again to all families

Melbourne's early learning sector opens up again to all families

27 September 2020 Latest News
Melbourne's early learning providers and families are relieved and excited ...
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ACA commends Australian Government for continued support of early learning sector in difficult times

ACA commends Australian Government for continued support of early learning sector in difficult times

20 September 2020 Latest News
ACA has applauded the Australian Government for extending support for Victo...
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Latest KPMG-CEW Report applauded by the Australian Childcare Alliance

Latest KPMG-CEW Report applauded by the Australian Childcare Alliance

7 September 2020 Latest News
Australian families would be financially better off, and $5.4 billion tippe...
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The early learning sector is gearing up for Early Childhood Educators' Day!

The early learning sector is gearing up for Early Childhood Educators' Day!

25 August 2020 Latest News
This year's event will be particularly meaningful in the COVID-19 climate, ...
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ACA President Paul Mondo ACA commends government for immediate support to Victorian sector

ACA President Paul Mondo ACA commends government for immediate support to Victorian sector

5 August 2020 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has commended the Australian Govern...
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ACA President Paul Mondo Responds to Government Announcement on Transition Back to CCS

ACA President Paul Mondo Responds to Government Announcement on Transition Back to CCS

8 June 2020 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has commended the Australian Govern...
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ACA President Paul Mondo's overview of last 6 weeks for the early learning sector in the COVID-19 climate

ACA President Paul Mondo's overview of last 6 weeks for the early learning sector in the COVID-19 climate

30 April 2020 Latest News
ACA President Paul Mondo recently spoke to The Sector about the 6 week jour...
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Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

13 February 2025 Latest News
ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system

ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system

12 December 2024 Latest News
New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare

New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare

10 December 2024 Latest News
ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly

ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly

18 September 2024 Latest News
Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!

Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!

5 September 2024 Latest News
ACA commends Albanese Government for committing to fully fund a pay rise for the ECEC workforce from December 2024

ACA commends Albanese Government for committing to fully fund a pay rise for the ECEC workforce from December 2024

8 August 2024 Latest News
ACA celebrates the Federal Government's commitment to a wage rise for the ECEC sector

ACA celebrates the Federal Government's commitment to a wage rise for the ECEC sector

13 May 2024 Latest News
ACA supports the Federal Government’s recently launched Early Years Strategy

ACA supports the Federal Government’s recently launched Early Years Strategy

8 May 2024 Latest News
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