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ACA supports building a pipeline to more qualified jobseekers for the early learning sector

ACA supports building a pipeline to more qualified jobseekers for the early learning sector

24 October 2022 Latest News
The ACA commends the Australian Government’s recent announcement to fund ad...
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Federal Government declares period of emergency for ECEC sector in Victoria, Tasmania and NSW

Federal Government declares period of emergency for ECEC sector in Victoria, Tasmania and NSW

17 October 2022 Latest News
The Australia Government has declared a period of emergency for the early l...
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ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities

ACA affordable accessible Early Childhood Education & Care for Indigenous communities

26 September 2022 Latest News
ACA has commended the Albanese Government’s commitment to provide all Indig...
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ACA and LifeWorks launch high-quality Employee Assistance Program

ACA and LifeWorks launch high-quality Employee Assistance Program

12 September 2022 Latest News
ACA, in partnership with LifeWorks, is proud to offer the early learning se...
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Extended COVID-19 supports for the early learning sector

Extended COVID-19 supports for the early learning sector

24 June 2022 Latest News
ACA commends the Federal Government for extending this support in recogniti...
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ACA welcomes new government investment in early learning – a well-informed implementation strategy is the key

ACA welcomes new government investment in early learning – a well-informed implementation strategy is the key

16 June 2022 Latest News
ACA has welcomed today’s announcements that Victorian and New South Wales g...
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Working together to prioritise families with young children - ACA congratulates Prime Minister Albanese

Working together to prioritise families with young children - ACA congratulates Prime Minister Albanese

23 May 2022 Latest News
ACA commends the Australian Labor Party for its commitment to all of ACA’s ...
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ACA launches its top 3 election priorities for all parties

ACA launches its top 3 election priorities for all parties

20 April 2022 Latest News
As the 2022 federal election draws nearer, Australia’s peak body for early ...
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Gap fee waiving available to early learning services in flood-affected Queensland and New South Wales

Gap fee waiving available to early learning services in flood-affected Queensland and New South Wales

4 March 2022 Latest News
The Federal Government will provide additional support for families affecte...
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Higher Child Care Subsidy for families with multiple children and removal of the annual cap

Higher Child Care Subsidy for families with multiple children and removal of the annual cap

14 February 2022 Latest News
The higher Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for families with multiple children wil...
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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
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
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
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
ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report

ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report

29 October 2025 Latest News
Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025: Celebrating the dedication of Australia’s early learning workforce

Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025: Celebrating the dedication of Australia’s early learning workforce

3 September 2025 Latest News
ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning

ACA welcomes National Safety Crackdown in Early Learning

25 August 2025 Latest News
ACA welcomes Child Safety Review findings and commits to working with government on reforms

ACA welcomes Child Safety Review findings and commits to working with government on reforms

20 August 2025 Latest News
National working with children checks will ensure a safer early learning sector

National working with children checks will ensure a safer early learning sector

15 August 2025 Latest News
Making discrimination-free employment decisions: A reminder to all employers in the ECEC sector

Making discrimination-free employment decisions: A reminder to all employers in the ECEC sector

23 July 2025 Latest News
2025 Federal Election

2025 Federal Election

15 April 2025 Latest News
ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

ACA backs stronger regulations to prioritise child safety

27 March 2025 Latest News
We're proud to offer free support to help the whole sector access the Worker Retention Payment

We're proud to offer free support to help the whole sector access the Worker Retention Payment

18 March 2025 Latest News
Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

Changes to activity test will benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged children

13 February 2025 Latest News
ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system

ACA welcomes the Federal Government’s new measures to build universal early education and care system

12 December 2024 Latest News
New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare

New report raises serious doubts about $10-a-day childcare

10 December 2024 Latest News