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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We're proud to support the Little Rockers Red Nose Disco!

We're proud to support the Little Rockers Red Nose Disco!

The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is proud to join forces with Little...
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ACA applauds landmark study

ACA applauds landmark study

Following today’s release of A Smart Investment For A Smarter Australia, a ...
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How the parties stack up on early learning

How the parties stack up on early learning

We've joined forces with the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (...
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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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New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

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

ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra

ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra

Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector

Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector

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

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

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

Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

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

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

New census terminology is a big win for early learning sector

New census terminology is a big win for early learning sector

ACA maintains call for Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidy

ACA maintains call for Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidy

ACA launches new Early Childhood Educators' Day website

ACA launches new Early Childhood Educators' Day website