Who we are

LEFT TO RIGHT: ACA Vice President Nesha Hutchinson and ACA President Paul Mondo at Parliament House, Canberra while advocating on behalf of ACA's members. 


























 







	
    



                    
                

            

            
            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    


	


 


The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is a not-for-profit, member-funded organisation with the purpose of supporting the early childhood education and care sector in Australia. 



The ACA works on behalf of long day care service owners and operators, as a trusted source of practical guidance to service operators, as well as a reputable source of evidence-based advice to policy makers at the Federal Government level.



We represent more than 2,500 members and approximately 360,000 families throughout Australia.



The ACA has existed in various forms for more than 30 years. Our experience means that we understand the critical role a quality early learning program plays in the life of families and the importance of a viable long day care sector in preparing children for the best start in life and learning.



	
    



                    
                

            

        





        

    





    

        

        
        
        



    

        

        
        
        
    


            

                

                    

                    
                    
                    


	
Our Vision & Purpose 

	
    




	



Our Vision




A future where every child in Australia has the best start in life.  






Our Purpose


To be the platform through which our member associations represent and lead nationally.



Our Strategic Pillars


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  • Deliver member value and offer practical support
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  • Advocate with impact
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  • Deliver a strong and viable association
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Our Objectives

	
    




	


We aim to achieve our three strategic pillars by:


    

  • Deliver practical resources, tools and guidance that help members address everyday operational and workforce challenges.
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  • Ensuring our communications are focused on impact and purpose.
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  • Exploring opportunities for collaborative professional development solutions.
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  • Being the recognised source of objective commentary on early childhood issues.
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  • Proactively influencing the Federal Government agenda on children and families.
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    Collaborating with other peak organisations to advance shared policy objectives and research.
    

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    Changing public perceptions of early childhood education and care.
    

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    Developing a National Workforce Initiative.
    

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    Facilitating of connections between state body staff and leaders
    

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    Delivering valuable and timely insights on national issues.
    

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    Exploring opportunities for collaborative professional development solutions.
    

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  • Ensuring sustainable governance of our own organisation.
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