• Who We Are

    The Australian Childcare Alliance is the national peak body
    that represents, advocates, informs and promotes quality early
    learning services throughout Australia.
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  • ACA Role in Advocacy

    We represent over 70% of all privately owned early learning services,
    and offer a strong voice to advocate for the sector.
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  • Celebrating local early learning

    We're shining a light on the important role locally owned early learning services play in communities across Australia.
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  • We offer a high-quality EAP

    We're proud to be in partnership with TELUS Health to offer the early learning sector a high-quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a fraction of the usual cost.
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  • We're here to help with the Worker Retention Payment

    We offer this free service with the support of the Department of Education, and in collaboration with our expert legal team at the Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors (ABLA).
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  • Become A Member

    Join our membership, be part of a supportive network and access to a range of services and expert advice by contacting your ACA state body.
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  • Proud Partner of Child Care Super

    A Super Fund For Early Learning
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  • Building & Supporting Our Workforce

    A new national platform connecting ECEC employers with jobseekers across Australia.
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State Bodies

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Australian Childcare Alliance Tasmania

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Latest News

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 Local campaign is gaining momentum across Australia, celebrating the important contribution of independent early learning services to their local communities.
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) will enable eligible early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers to continue accessing funding to support improved wages and workforce retention until 30 June 2028. The extension also introduces changes to eligibility and grant conditions, with the program now entering its next phase of implementation.
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 episode in our Early Years Dialogue series, which explores what children need to thrive and how research can help shape quality practice, leadership and policy in early learning.
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What Our Members Say

Just wanted to take the time to say THANK YOU! You guys have been amazing throughout all of this.

 

The support you offer plays a big part in where our sector is today. We appreciate all that you do. 

ACA, you and the ACA state bodies have done a fantastic job for us as a sector – thank you very much!

 

I am very appreciative of all that ACA does for our sector. Thank you!




For us you are our lifeline to the government and outside world, so thank you for all the hard work you do, to advocate for private early learning services.

We appreciate all your hard work and endless support... thank you!!!