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COVID-19 information for the ECEC sector

COVID-19 information for the ECEC sector

11 January 2021 Latest News
The Department of Education, Skills & Employment (DESE) is reminding Early ...
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ACA welcomes new Education Minister and thanks the Australian Government for its support in 2020

ACA welcomes new Education Minister and thanks the Australian Government for its support in 2020

21 December 2020 Latest News
ACA welcomes the Hon Alan Tudge, new Minister for Education and Youth, and ...
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ACA announces new Executive Committee for 2020/2021

ACA announces new Executive Committee for 2020/2021

1 December 2020 Latest News
ACA National held it's Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently and voted in t...
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ACA welcomes the Productivity Commission’s recommendations for the prevention of mental health issues in our youngest Australians

ACA welcomes the Productivity Commission’s recommendations for the prevention of mental health issues in our youngest Australians

19 November 2020 Latest News
ACA welcomes the recommendations for ‘generational reform’ of mental healt...
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Working families & the early learning sector now recognised by all parties - Disadvantaged children still falling through the cracks

Working families & the early learning sector now recognised by all parties - Disadvantaged children still falling through the cracks

9 October 2020 Latest News
Labor’s budget-in-reply response highlights just how critical the early lea...
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Melbourne's early learning sector opens up again to all families

Melbourne's early learning sector opens up again to all families

27 September 2020 Latest News
Melbourne's early learning providers and families are relieved and excited ...
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ACA commends Australian Government for continued support of early learning sector in difficult times

ACA commends Australian Government for continued support of early learning sector in difficult times

20 September 2020 Latest News
ACA has applauded the Australian Government for extending support for Victo...
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Latest KPMG-CEW Report applauded by the Australian Childcare Alliance

Latest KPMG-CEW Report applauded by the Australian Childcare Alliance

7 September 2020 Latest News
Australian families would be financially better off, and $5.4 billion tippe...
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The early learning sector is gearing up for Early Childhood Educators' Day!

The early learning sector is gearing up for Early Childhood Educators' Day!

25 August 2020 Latest News
This year's event will be particularly meaningful in the COVID-19 climate, ...
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ACA President Paul Mondo ACA commends government for immediate support to Victorian sector

ACA President Paul Mondo ACA commends government for immediate support to Victorian sector

5 August 2020 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has commended the Australian Govern...
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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