The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is a not-for-profit, member-funded organisation advocating for the future of Australia's children.
We work on behalf of long day care owners and operators to ensure families and their children have an opportunity to access affordable, high quality early learning services throughout Australia.


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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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National Framework aims to minimise the impact of COVID on schools and the early learning sector

National Framework aims to minimise the impact of COVID on schools and the early learning sector

17 January 2022 Latest News
On 13 January 2022, National Cabinet agreed to a national framework which a...
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Latest MYEFO provides greater funding for Inclusion Support PLUS discounts for ECEC employees

Latest MYEFO provides greater funding for Inclusion Support PLUS discounts for ECEC employees

17 December 2021 Latest News
ACA is heartened that the Australian Government continues to invest in the ...
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ACA commends government relief for families isolating in COVID climate

ACA commends government relief for families isolating in COVID climate

9 November 2021 Latest News
ACA commends the Australian Government for offering a level of support to t...
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ACA celebrates the Federal Government's commitment to a wage rise for the ECEC sector

ACA celebrates the Federal Government's commitment to a wage rise for the ECEC sector

13 May 2024 Latest News
ACA supports the Federal Government’s recently launched Early Years Strategy

ACA supports the Federal Government’s recently launched Early Years Strategy

8 May 2024 Latest News
ACCC Childcare Inquiry final report is the first step towards structural & funding reforms for Australia’s early learning sector

ACCC Childcare Inquiry final report is the first step towards structural & funding reforms for Australia’s early learning sector

29 January 2024 Latest News
Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

Contacts and opening hours over the festive period

20 December 2023 Latest News
Productivity Commission Interim Report prioritises workforce issues and accessibility for our most vulnerable children

Productivity Commission Interim Report prioritises workforce issues and accessibility for our most vulnerable children

24 November 2023 Latest News
ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra

ACA and fellow ECEC stalkeholders take the workforce crisis conversation to Canberra

15 November 2023 Latest News
Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector

Workforce crisis the biggest issue in Early Childhood Education and Care sector

14 November 2023 Latest News
ACCC interim report recommendations fails to address the complexities, variations & challenges of the early learning sector

ACCC interim report recommendations fails to address the complexities, variations & challenges of the early learning sector

31 October 2023 Latest News
ACA supports commencement of landmark negotiations for wage increases in early learning sector

ACA supports commencement of landmark negotiations for wage increases in early learning sector

27 October 2023 Latest News
ACCC Second Interim Report outlines issues in ECEC that can only be addressed through co-designed policies

ACCC Second Interim Report outlines issues in ECEC that can only be addressed through co-designed policies

2 October 2023 Latest News
Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

Fair Work Commission has authorised supported bargaining process

28 September 2023 Latest News
ACA President Paul Mondo is taking part in CEO Dare to Cure 2023

ACA President Paul Mondo is taking part in CEO Dare to Cure 2023

26 September 2023 Latest News
Early Childhood Educators’ Day marks the start of a new era in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Educators’ Day marks the start of a new era in Early Childhood Education

5 September 2023 Latest News
New census terminology is a big win for early learning sector

New census terminology is a big win for early learning sector

17 August 2023 Latest News
ACA maintains call for Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidy

ACA maintains call for Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidy

16 August 2023 Latest News
ACA launches new Early Childhood Educators' Day website

ACA launches new Early Childhood Educators' Day website

12 July 2023 Latest News
ACA will continue to work with ACCC in Childcare inquiry

ACA will continue to work with ACCC in Childcare inquiry

6 July 2023 Latest News
ACA calls on Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidies to early learning educators so families don’t foot the bill

ACA calls on Australian Government to provide direct wage subsidies to early learning educators so families don’t foot the bill

26 June 2023 Latest News
ACA has released new survey data on the impact of work shortages on families

ACA has released new survey data on the impact of work shortages on families

13 June 2023 Latest News
ACA backs supported bargaining authorisation to help raise wages for early childhood educators

ACA backs supported bargaining authorisation to help raise wages for early childhood educators

6 June 2023 Latest News