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ACA commends government relief for families isolating in COVID climate

ACA commends government relief for families isolating in COVID climate

9 November 2021 Latest News
ACA commends the Australian Government for offering a level of support to t...
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Increased Child Care Subsidy (CCS) funding brought forward to March 2022

Increased Child Care Subsidy (CCS) funding brought forward to March 2022

11 October 2021 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) President, Mr Paul Mondo, says the ...
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Australian Government announces targeted support to most vulnerable early learning services

Australian Government announces targeted support to most vulnerable early learning services

23 August 2021 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) President, Mr Paul Mondo, says the ...
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ACA commends Australian Government's allowance of gap fee waivers in COVID-19 hotspots Australia-wide

ACA commends Australian Government's allowance of gap fee waivers in COVID-19 hotspots Australia-wide

17 August 2021 Latest News
Early learning services in Commonwealth-declared COVID-19 hotspots that run...
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ECEC qualifications transition period has been extended

ECEC qualifications transition period has been extended

16 August 2021 Latest News
Following ACA's advocacy about the changes to the ECEC qualifications, we a...
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Amendments to the Education and Care National Regulations

Amendments to the Education and Care National Regulations

26 July 2021 Latest News
On 7 July 2021 Education Ministers agreed to a number of amendments to the ...
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ACA applauds funding support allowing Greater Sydney early learning services to waive the gap fee

ACA applauds funding support allowing Greater Sydney early learning services to waive the gap fee

15 July 2021 Latest News
Families in Greater Sydney who choose to keep their children at home, wheth...
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ACA applauds four year extension of preschool funding & further investment in early learning workforce

ACA applauds four year extension of preschool funding & further investment in early learning workforce

12 May 2021 Latest News
This long-term commitment to preschool funding provides certainty for Austr...
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ACA welcomes the reforms to the Child Care Subsidy improving affordability for many families

ACA welcomes the reforms to the Child Care Subsidy improving affordability for many families

2 May 2021 Latest News
The new government funding reforms will incentivise more parents to return ...
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ACECQA seeks sector views on ten-year national workforce strategy

ACECQA seeks sector views on ten-year national workforce strategy

30 April 2021 Latest News
Throughout May 2021, ACECQA is seeking feedback on ways to assist in improv...
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Childcare Licence Fees to Rise Up to 1000% - Sector Warns of Service Cuts and Impact on Families

Childcare Licence Fees to Rise Up to 1000% - Sector Warns of Service Cuts and Impact on Families

25 February 2026 Latest News
Decoding the Gender-based Undervaluation Review: Our Essential Guidance Tools for ECEC Providers

Decoding the Gender-based Undervaluation Review: Our Essential Guidance Tools for ECEC Providers

11 February 2026 Latest News
Three Day Subsidy a Gamechanger for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Families

Three Day Subsidy a Gamechanger for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Families

6 January 2026 Latest News
FWC releases Final Determination on Children's Service Award under the gender-based undervaluation – priority awards review

FWC releases Final Determination on Children's Service Award under the gender-based undervaluation – priority awards review

11 December 2025 Latest News
ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support

ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support

1 December 2025 Latest News
Recalled play sand due to asbestos risks: CCS period of emergency declared

Recalled play sand due to asbestos risks: CCS period of emergency declared

20 November 2025 Latest News
ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report

ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report

29 October 2025 Latest News
Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025: Celebrating the dedication of Australia’s early learning workforce

Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025: Celebrating the dedication of Australia’s early learning workforce

3 September 2025 Latest News
ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning

ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning

25 August 2025 Latest News
ACA welcomes Child Safety Review findings and commits to working with government on reforms

ACA welcomes Child Safety Review findings and commits to working with government on reforms

20 August 2025 Latest News
National working with children checks will ensure a safer early learning sector

National working with children checks will ensure a safer early learning sector

15 August 2025 Latest News
Making discrimination-free employment decisions: A reminder to all employers in the ECEC sector

Making discrimination-free employment decisions: A reminder to all employers in the ECEC sector

23 July 2025 Latest News
2025 Federal Election

2025 Federal Election

15 April 2025 Latest News
ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

27 March 2025 Latest News
We're proud to offer free support to help the whole sector access the Worker Retention Payment

We're proud to offer free support to help the whole sector access the Worker Retention Payment

18 March 2025 Latest News
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