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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
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is pleased to support a research in...
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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
In the latest episode of ACA’s Early Years Dialogue, ACA President Paul Mon...
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Proudly Independent, Proudly Local Campaign Builds National Momentum

Proudly Independent, Proudly Local Campaign Builds National Momentum

20 October 2026 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance's (ACA) Proudly Independent, Proudly Loca...
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Worker Retention Payment extension moves into implementation phase

Worker Retention Payment extension moves into implementation phase

19 October 2026 Latest News
The extension of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment (WRP)...
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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
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is proud to release the fourth epis...
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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
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is proud to release the third episo...
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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
As we mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks, the Australian Childcar...
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Celebrating Early Childhood Educators’ Day: Australia Says Thank You

Celebrating Early Childhood Educators’ Day: Australia Says Thank You

2 September 2026 Latest News
Today, Wednesday 2 September, early learning services, children, families a...
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We're proud to introduce Early Years Dialogue

We're proud to introduce Early Years Dialogue

31 August 2026 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is proud to launch Through Early Ye...
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Australia gets ready to celebrate our early childhood educators!

Australia gets ready to celebrate our early childhood educators!

28 August 2026 Latest News
Across the country, early learning services are gearing up to celebrate Ear...
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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
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