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ACA supports building a pipeline to more qualified jobseekers for the early learning sector
24 October 2022
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The ACA commends the Australian Government’s recent announcement to fund ad...
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Federal Government declares period of emergency for ECEC sector in Victoria, Tasmania and NSW
17 October 2022
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The Australia Government has declared a period of emergency for the early l...
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ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities
26 September 2022
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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
12 September 2022
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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
24 June 2022
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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
16 June 2022
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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
23 May 2022
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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
20 April 2022
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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
4 March 2022
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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
14 February 2022
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The higher Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for families with multiple children wil...
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ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning
25 August 2025
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ACA welcomes Child Safety Review findings and commits to working with government on reforms
20 August 2025
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National working with children checks will ensure a safer early learning sector
15 August 2025
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Making discrimination-free employment decisions: A reminder to all employers in the ECEC sector
23 July 2025
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2025 Federal Election
15 April 2025
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ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety
27 March 2025
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We're proud to offer free support to help the whole sector access the Worker Retention Payment
18 March 2025
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Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children
13 February 2025
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ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system
12 December 2024
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New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare
10 December 2024
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ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly
18 September 2024
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Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!
5 September 2024
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ACA commends Albanese Government for committing to fully fund a pay rise for the ECEC workforce from December 2024
8 August 2024
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ACA celebrates the Federal Government's commitment to a wage rise for the ECEC sector
13 May 2024
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ACA supports the Federal Government’s recently launched Early Years Strategy
8 May 2024
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ACCC Childcare Inquiry final report is the first step towards structural & funding reforms for Australia’s early learning sector
29 January 2024
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Contacts and opening hours over the festive period
20 December 2023
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Productivity Commission Interim Report prioritises workforce issues and accessibility for our most vulnerable children
24 November 2023
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ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra
15 November 2023
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Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector
14 November 2023
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