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2025 Federal Election
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ACA welcomes the reforms to the Child Care Subsidy improving affordability for many families
2 May 2021
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The new government funding reforms will incentivise more parents to return ...
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ACECQA seeks sector views on ten-year national workforce strategy
30 April 2021
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Throughout May 2021, ACECQA is seeking feedback on ways to assist in improv...
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Early learning sector reminded to contribute to NQF Review before 30 April deadline
21 April 2021
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ACA will put forward a written submission on behalf of our members nation-w...
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ACA applauds extension of BAC wage subsidy initiative
9 March 2021
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The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has commended the Australian Govern...
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ACA advocating that early learning sector should be a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination in Australia
19 January 2021
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The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has been in discussions with the Au...
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COVID-19 information for the ECEC sector
11 January 2021
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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
21 December 2020
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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
1 December 2020
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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
19 November 2020
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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
9 October 2020
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Labor’s budget-in-reply response highlights just how critical the early lea...
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Early Years Dialogue Episode 3: Keeping Children at the Heart of Early Learning Reform
15 September 2026
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25 YEARS ON: Remembering the early childhood educators of 9/11
9 September 2026
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Celebrating Early Childhood Educators’ Day: Australia Says Thank You
2 September 2026
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We're proud to introduce Early Years Dialogue
31 August 2026
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Australia gets ready to celebrate our early childhood educators!
28 August 2026
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Our new campaign shines a light on small business early learning centres
18 August 2026
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ACA urges small and medium providers to participate in SDP project to help shape future early learning funding
9 July 2026
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ACA supports launch of Voice of the Educator Survey 2026
25 June 2026
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ACA and Workinitiatives have joined forces to launch a new national jobs and skills platform to strengthen ECEC workforce
23 June 2026
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ACA Welcomes Government's Commitment to Wage Funding For Educators, Teachers and Services
17 June 2026
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ACA Calls For Long-term Certainty For Wages Funding For the Early Learning Sector
13 May 2026
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ACA Welcomes Consultation on Proposed ECEC Commission - But Cautions That Reform Must Offer Genuine Authority to Improve Outcomes
7 May 2026
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Childcare Licence Fees to Rise Up to 1000% - Sector Warns of Service Cuts and Impact on Families
25 February 2026
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Decoding the Gender-based Undervaluation Review: Our Essential Guidance Tools for ECEC Providers
11 February 2026
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Three Day Subsidy a Gamechanger for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Families
6 January 2026
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FWC releases Final Determination on Children's Service Award under the gender-based undervaluation – priority awards review
11 December 2025
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ACA Welcomes Child Safety Reforms, Calls For Practical Implementation Support
1 December 2025
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Recalled play sand due to asbestos risks: CCS period of emergency declared
20 November 2025
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ACA Response to Recent ABC Four Corners Report
29 October 2025
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Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025: Celebrating the dedication of Australia’s early learning workforce
3 September 2025
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