• 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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  • 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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    Our exclusive superannuation partner
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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

11 December 2025 Latest News
On Wednesday 10th December the Fair Work Commission (FWC) released the final determination on the Children's Services Award 2010 ("the CSA"), as part of the gender-based undervaluation – priority awards review. This is the final step in the review process of the CSA, following the draft determination which was issued in April 2025.
ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support

ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support

1 December 2025 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) welcomes today’s confirmation from Federal Education Minister Jason Clare that mandatory safety training for the early childhood education and care workforce will commence from February next year, including up to five early closures annually to facilitate delivery.
Recalled play sand due to asbestos risks: CCS period of emergency declared

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

20 November 2025 Latest News
The Department of Education has declared a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) period of emergency nationally following the recall of play sand due to asbestos risks.
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Join us for our final WRP webinar of 2025! We’ll cover all the key WRP updates you need before the new year — including the 5% wage increase, backpay requirements, funding review applications, the new fee growth cap, a gender-based undervaluation update and more. 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm AEDT 💻 Free for the sector Don’t miss this end-of-year essentials session — register below: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/... ACA NSW ACA Western Australia Australian Childcare Alliance South Australia ACA Victoria Aca WA Australian Childcare Alliance Tasmania
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With significant changes coming on 1 December 2025 to the WRP, it’s more important than ever to understand how the 5% uplift will impact your service. To support the sector, we've updated our WRP Wage Calculator with the new 5% uplift rates so you can check your eligible employees’ minimum hourly WRP entitlements instantly. 👉 Access our updated WRP Wage Calculator here: https://www.aca-worker-retention-pa... 📩 Need more assistance? Contact our Free WRP Support Service today: P: 1300 856 379 E: wrp@childcarealliance.org.au
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EARLY LEARNING SERVICE PROVIDERS: Please note that changes are coming to WRP rates soon – make sure you're ready for them! From 1 December 2025, the Worker Retention Payment minimum rates will increase by 5%. The minimum hourly rate for eligible employees will now be 15%, still calculated off the employee's base award rate. This is the 2nd stage of the Worker Retention Payment pay rise. To view the rates applicable from 1 December 2025, click here – https://www.education.gov.au/early-... Need more advice? Contact ACA’s free WRP Support service to get help now. P:1300 856 379 E: wrp@childcarealliance.org.au
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ACA President Paul Mondo is at Parliament House this morning to talk to Education Minister Jason Clare & Early Childhood Education Minister Jess Walsh, along with other key political stakeholders to advocate for the best outcomes for families, our members & the broader ECEC sector. #PoliticalEngagement #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BestStartInLife
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Just wanted to take the time to say THANK YOU! You guys have been amazing throughout all of this.

 

 

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.

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