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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

29 January 2024 Latest News
Following today’s public release of the Australian Competition and Consumer...
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Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

20 December 2023 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) will be closed from Monday 25 Decem...
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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

24 November 2023 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) today acknowledges draft recommenda...
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ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra

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

15 November 2023 Latest News
With the supported bargaining process for working conditions in the early l...
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Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector

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

14 November 2023 Latest News
New data from the Australian Childcare Alliance confirms once again that th...
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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

31 October 2023 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has submitted its response to the A...
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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

27 October 2023 Latest News
Today the Australian Childcare Alliance joins the United Workers Union and ...
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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

2 October 2023 Latest News
On Sunday 1st October the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACC...
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Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

28 September 2023 Latest News
On Wednesday 27 September the Fair Work Commission (FWC) approved the appli...
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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

26 September 2023 Latest News
CEO Dare to Cure brings together leading CEOs and business leaders from acr...
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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