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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

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

ACA is heartened that the Australian Government continues to invest in the ...
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ACA commends government relief for families  isolating in COVID climate

ACA commends government relief for families isolating in COVID climate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This long-term commitment to preschool funding provides certainty for Austr...
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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

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

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

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

Three Day Subsidy a Gamechanger for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Families

Three Day Subsidy a Gamechanger for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Families

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

ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support

ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support

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

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

ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report

ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report

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

ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning

ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning

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

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

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

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

2025 Federal Election

2025 Federal Election

ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

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

Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

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

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

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