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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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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

16 June 2022 Latest News
ACA has welcomed today’s announcements that Victorian and New South Wales g...
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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

23 May 2022 Latest News
ACA commends the Australian Labor Party for its commitment to all of ACA’s ...
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ACA launches its top 3 election priorities for all parties

ACA launches its top 3 election priorities for all parties

20 April 2022 Latest News
As the 2022 federal election draws nearer, Australia’s peak body for early ...
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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

4 March 2022 Latest News
The Federal Government will provide additional support for families affecte...
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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

14 February 2022 Latest News
The higher Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for families with multiple children wil...
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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

17 January 2022 Latest News
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

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

17 December 2021 Latest News
ACA is heartened that the Australian Government continues to invest in the ...
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Education Ministers progress national child safety reforms with key decisions pending

Education Ministers progress national child safety reforms with key decisions pending

6 November 2026 Latest News
Early Years Dialogue Episode 6: Unpacking State Schools Funding

Early Years Dialogue Episode 6: Unpacking State Schools Funding

4 November 2026 Latest News
ACA calls for consistent child safety protections across all early learning services following Four Corners investigation

ACA calls for consistent child safety protections across all early learning services following Four Corners investigation

27 October 2026 Latest News
New study invites ECEC professionals to help shape future health literacy support

New study invites ECEC professionals to help shape future health literacy support

23 October 2026 Latest News
Early Years Dialogue Episode 5: What can Australia learn from the UK's early learning funding model?

Early Years Dialogue Episode 5: What can Australia learn from the UK's early learning funding model?

21 October 2026 Latest News
Proudly Independent, Proudly Local Campaign Builds National Momentum

Proudly Independent, Proudly Local Campaign Builds National Momentum

20 October 2026 Latest News
Worker Retention Payment extension moves into implementation phase

Worker Retention Payment extension moves into implementation phase

19 October 2026 Latest News
Early Years Dialogue Episode 4: What do children need to thrive?

Early Years Dialogue Episode 4: What do children need to thrive?

7 October 2026 Latest News
Early Years Dialogue Episode 3: Keeping Children at the Heart of Early Learning Reform

Early Years Dialogue Episode 3: Keeping Children at the Heart of Early Learning Reform

15 September 2026 Latest News
25 YEARS ON: Remembering the early childhood educators of 9/11

25 YEARS ON: Remembering the early childhood educators of 9/11

9 September 2026 Latest News
Celebrating Early Childhood Educators’ Day: Australia Says Thank You

Celebrating Early Childhood Educators’ Day: Australia Says Thank You

2 September 2026 Latest News
We're proud to introduce Early Years Dialogue

We're proud to introduce Early Years Dialogue

31 August 2026 Latest News
Australia gets ready to celebrate our early childhood educators!

Australia gets ready to celebrate our early childhood educators!

28 August 2026 Latest News
Our new campaign shines a light on small business early learning centres

Our new campaign shines a light on small business early learning centres

18 August 2026 Latest News
ACA urges small and medium providers to participate in SDP project to help shape future early learning funding

ACA urges small and medium providers to participate in SDP project to help shape future early learning funding

9 July 2026 Latest News
ACA supports launch of Voice of the Educator Survey 2026

ACA supports launch of Voice of the Educator Survey 2026

25 June 2026 Latest News
ACA and Workinitiatives have joined forces to launch a new national jobs and skills platform to strengthen ECEC workforce

ACA and Workinitiatives have joined forces to launch a new national jobs and skills platform to strengthen ECEC workforce

23 June 2026 Latest News
ACA Welcomes Government's Commitment to Wage Funding For Educators, Teachers and Services

ACA Welcomes Government's Commitment to Wage Funding For Educators, Teachers and Services

17 June 2026 Latest News
ACA Calls For Long-term Certainty For Wages Funding For the Early Learning Sector

ACA Calls For Long-term Certainty For Wages Funding For the Early Learning Sector

13 May 2026 Latest News
ACA Welcomes Consultation on Proposed ECEC Commission - But Cautions That Reform Must Offer Genuine Authority to Improve Outcomes

ACA Welcomes Consultation on Proposed ECEC Commission - But Cautions That Reform Must Offer Genuine Authority to Improve Outcomes

7 May 2026 Latest News