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Overview of political party promises in the early learning space

Overview of political party promises in the early learning space

With the election date approaching, it’s a useful exercise to compare what ...
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More political engagement as the federal election approaches

More political engagement as the federal election approaches

With the federal election now called to take place on Sat 18th May, ACA has...
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We're now full swing into pre-election mode!

We're now full swing into pre-election mode!

With the federal election expected to take place on or before May 19, all s...
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ACA launches pre-election policies

ACA launches pre-election policies

Today Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is proud to launch www.BestStartI...
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New report provides insights into areas of under and oversupply

New report provides insights into areas of under and oversupply

A recent report commissioned by the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA), th...
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ACA and CBA release Early Learning Insights Report

ACA and CBA release Early Learning Insights Report

ACA and the Commonwealth Bank are proud to launch the inaugural edition of ...
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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

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

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

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

ACA announces 2023 Executive Committee

ACA announces 2023 Executive Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities

ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities

ACA and LifeWorks launch high-quality Employee Assistance Program

ACA and LifeWorks launch high-quality Employee Assistance Program

Extended COVID-19 supports for the early learning sector

Extended COVID-19 supports for the early learning sector

ACA welcomes new government investment in early learning  – a well-informed implementation strategy is the key

ACA welcomes new government investment in early learning – a well-informed implementation strategy is the key

Working together to prioritise families with young children - ACA congratulates Prime Minister Albanese

Working together to prioritise families with young children - ACA congratulates Prime Minister Albanese

ACA launches its top 3 election priorities for all parties

ACA launches its top 3 election priorities for all parties

Gap fee waiving available to early learning services in flood-affected Queensland and New South Wales

Gap fee waiving available to early learning services in flood-affected Queensland and New South Wales

Higher Child Care Subsidy for families with multiple children and removal of the annual cap

Higher Child Care Subsidy for families with multiple children and removal of the annual cap

National Framework aims to minimise the impact of COVID on schools and the early learning sector

National Framework aims to minimise the impact of COVID on schools and the early learning sector

Latest MYEFO  provides greater funding for Inclusion Support PLUS discounts for ECEC employees

Latest MYEFO provides greater funding for Inclusion Support PLUS discounts for ECEC employees