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Update on Anti-Semitic attack on ECEC service in Sydney's south-east

March 19th, 2025

Four Corners' child safety exposé

March 18th, 2025

Flexible Initiatives Trial (FIT): Round 3 of $20m to fund new ideas

March 13th, 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred

March 6th, 2025

Advancing child protection with Federal Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP

February 28th, 2025

Can ECEC leverage NSW schools' artificial intelligence tool?

February 27th, 2025

Engaging the Federal Opposition Treasurer, the Hon Angus Taylor MP

February 27th, 2025

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2024 Highlights

Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards 2024

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🚍 The extremely popular ACA NSW Wheels on the Bus Tour is on again🚍 Join us on Saturday, 5 April 2025, for a unique opportunity to explore 3 exemplary early childhood education and care services: 🔹 Hopskotch Kindergarten, Toongabbie 🔹 iSTEAM AHEAD Early Learning Centre, Brookvale 🔹 Pine Street Kindergarten, Manly Gain insights into real-world ECEC challenges, the architecture and design behind these services, and the latest national and global trends in early childhood education. Ask questions, learn from experts, and gain valuable knowledge to help you navigate the future of ECEC. Plus, enjoy a delicious lunch at The Ivanhoe Hotel Manly, network with peers, and discover the resources available to support your service. For more information and registration, please visit: https://acansw.zohobackstage.com.au...

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INDEPENDENT REVIEW CALLED FOR NSW'S QUALITY RATINGS & (UNBELIEVABLE) BREACHES The NSW Deputy Premier & Minister for Education and Early Learning has called for an independent review of NSW's quality ratings and the "increasing number of breaches" that are "extremely concerning". FULL ARTICLE: https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... #ozearlyed @followers

Led by ACA NSW President (Lyn Connolly), the NSW contingent converged in Canberra with fellow representatives from all other ACA states. For two days, two nights and then some, we discussed, planned, practised and developed solutions for ACA members and our ECEC sector to give all children the best start in life! FULL ARTICLE: https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... #ozearlyed #BestStartInLife @followers

NEW ENTRANTS EVENING 2025 Are you thinking of opening a new childcare centre? Would you like to learn about the early childhood education and care sector you want to be a part of? What are the most effective legal business and tax structure? Then this event is for you! Hosted by ACA NSW and PwC, our first New Entrants Evening of 2025 will provide essential and strategic insights, directions of government, funding information, expert advice, and valuable networking opportunities. Click here to register: https://acansw.zohobackstage.com.au... When & Where: 🗓 Thursday, 13 March 2025 ⏰ 5:30 pm (for a 6:30 pm start) 📍 PwC Australia, One International Towers, Watermans Quay, Barangaroo NSW 2000 #childcare#ozearlyed#earlylearning#childcareprovider#childcarecentre#sydney#education#educator

MISSED THE ACA NSW MEMBERS-ONLY MEETING ON MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025? Presented and discussed included an update on the Federal Government's Worker Retention Payment (incl 2x IFA templates, MEBA template, and assistance available to ACA NSW members), the Gender Undervaluation Case, report on locations of ECEC undersupply, 100+50 new/upgraded preschools on school grounds, trial of Preschool Outcomes Measures, and ACA NSW's NSW Budget 2025 submission. https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... Your ACA NSW username and password will be required for access.

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, ACA NSW wishes you wisdom, prosperity, and success in the year ahead! 🧧 May this year bring resilience, transformation, and new opportunities for learning and growth.

🇦🇺 HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY! 🇦🇺 It is that day each year when all Australians reflect on as well as celebrate what it means to be citizens of arguably the greatest country on earth. Australia is both young and ancient. We are far from perfect. Yet, we are world-renowned for our mateship, history, friendliness, natural beauty, humanity, generosity, fairness, freedom, inventions, talents and so much more. With boundless plains to share with those who have come from across the seas, we unite to continue to make our nation our home, with all our hearts and hands, for ever better tomorrows. Stay safe and avagoodweekend! #ozearlyed

Wishing members, colleagues and everyone across the ECEC sector a very Merry Christmas and, hopefully, an easier New Year! See you in 2025! https://www.nsw.childcarealliance.o...

ESSENTIAL HOUSING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS & TEACHERS: Would you like to have a say about more accessible and affordable housing? Are you trying to find a home to rent/buy? Is your home close to your service? When do you think you'll find your next home? You are invited to contribute to the NSW Parliament's discussion about essential housing for essential workers (via a 5-minute survey). https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a...

What our Members say...

"This was an open an honest conversation about how far we are with the multiple enterprise agreement and a realistic view of where it might end up. We always appreciate such informative sessions and the opportunity to network with other providers."

Juliette Pantaleo - Organic Seedlings Education

13 May 2024 - Inner Circle Event

"This was extremely informative and was able to provide our team with insight on how we can forward plan woth the implications that could arise from this rise/agreement."

Kershia Stirling - Wattle Children Services

13 May 2024 - Inner Circle Event

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30 April 2024

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28 March 2024

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25 March 2024

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Juliette Pantaleo, Organic Seedlings Education

14 March 2024

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Deidre Healy Carinya Early Childhood Centre Cowra

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