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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CCS Evaluation Report Sheds Light On Effect Of CCS On Families

CCS Evaluation Report Sheds Light On Effect Of CCS On Families

6 August 2019 Latest News
A recent CCS evaluation report commissioned by the Department of Education ...
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Two Days of Productive Political Engagement in Canberra!

Two Days of Productive Political Engagement in Canberra!

31 July 2019 Latest News
ACA President Paul Mondo and Vice President Nesha Hutchinson recently had t...
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We've launched this year's resources for Early Childhood Educators' Day!

We've launched this year's resources for Early Childhood Educators' Day!

23 June 2019 Latest News
This year Early Childhood Educators Day will take place on Wednesday 4th Se...
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We're proud to support the Little Rockers Red Nose Disco!

We're proud to support the Little Rockers Red Nose Disco!

21 June 2019 Latest News
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is proud to join forces with Little...
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ACA applauds landmark study

ACA applauds landmark study

19 June 2019 Latest News
Following today’s release of A Smart Investment For A Smarter Australia, a ...
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How the parties stack up on early learning

How the parties stack up on early learning

13 May 2019 Latest News
We've joined forces with the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (...
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Overview of political party promises in the early learning space

Overview of political party promises in the early learning space

8 May 2019 Latest News
With the election date approaching, it’s a useful exercise to compare what ...
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More political engagement as the federal election approaches

More political engagement as the federal election approaches

26 April 2019 Latest News
With the federal election now called to take place on Sat 18th May, ACA has...
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We're now full swing into pre-election mode!

We're now full swing into pre-election mode!

14 April 2019 Latest News
With the federal election expected to take place on or before May 19, all s...
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ACA launches pre-election policies

ACA launches pre-election policies

11 April 2019 Latest News
Today Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is proud to launch www.BestStartI...
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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
ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly

ACA welcomes Productivity Commission Final Report and encourages Federal Government to act swiftly

18 September 2024 Latest News
Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!

Nationwide celebrations for Early Childhood Educators Day were a resounding success!

5 September 2024 Latest News
ACA commends Albanese Government for committing to fully fund a pay rise for the ECEC workforce from December 2024

ACA commends Albanese Government for committing to fully fund a pay rise for the ECEC workforce from December 2024

8 August 2024 Latest News
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