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ACA NSW membership enables access to a range of services and expert advice, assisting members in the provision of early childhood education and care.

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We offer a high-quality EAP

We're proud to be able to offer the early learning sector a high-quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a fraction of the usual cost, through our partnership with TELUS Health.

Become a Member

ACA NSW membership enables access to a range of services and expert advice, assisting members in the provision of early childhood education and care.

Join Now

Becoming an early childhood educator

With Great Qualifications, Come Great Opportunities. Contact Kool Kids Training College today!

Enrol now

Discover ChildHR

Australian Childcare Alliance's HR software Partner. ChildHR makes it easy so you can focus on what matters.

We offer a high-quality EAP

We're proud to be able to offer the early learning sector a high-quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a fraction of the usual cost, through our partnership with TELUS Health.

30 FAQs on new mandatory Child Safety Training

January 23rd, 2026

Did you miss the Gender Undervaluation webinar?

January 22nd, 2026

21 FAQs about the Personal Devices Ban

January 22nd, 2026

Do you want to be a judge for the Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards?

January 22nd, 2026

ACA NSW submission for NSW Government's Budget 2026-2027

January 11th, 2026

NSW's First ECEC Service Shutdown by the NSW Regulatory Authority

January 11th, 2026

New NSW Regulatory Authority beginning December 2025

November 30th, 2025

2024 Highlights

Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards 2024

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ACA NSW

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JOIN OUR WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY: Gender-Based Undervaluation – What You Need to Know 🔗 Register now: https://www.nsw.childcarealliance.o... (ACA NSW username + password required) The Fair Work Commission has handed down its final determination on gender-based undervaluation in the ECEC sector, and it brings major changes to the Children’s Services Award 2010 from 1 March 2026. Join us for a practical overview covering: 🔹What the gender-based undervaluation means in the ECEC context 🔹The key changes to the Children’s Services Award 2010, including the simplified classification structure 🔹How wage increases will be phased in and the timing of those changes 🔹How the determination interacts with different workplace instruments 🔹The practical interaction with the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) ..and more! 👥 Presenters: ACA President Paul Mondo & ABLA CEO Nigel Ward 📅 Thursday 22 January 2026 ⏰ 12:30pm – 2:00pm (AEDT)

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NEED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR UPCOMING DAYS OF INTEREST? Are you programming for Australia Day, World Pizza Day, World Love Your Pet Day, Tell a Fairy Tale Day ... ? There are 14 upcoming days of interest in just February, over 200 for the whole year, and we have educational resources for each of them. ACA NSW members can access the educational resources via https://www.nsw.childcarealliance.o... NOTE: your ACA NSW username + password are required. @followers

ACA NSW IS BACK FOR 2026! The Australian Childcare Alliance NSW is officially back open after the Christmas and New Year break, a bit longer given what happened in 2025! And yes, some were even working while on-leave. Today, it is more than business as usual already. Members can contact us via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au during office hours (9.00 am and 5.00 pm). We are looking forward to a big year ahead together! Hopefully, this time, a bit more peaceful? @followers

ACA NSW'S YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2025 What was hoped to be a more peaceful year turned out to be an even heavier year, not just with bigger challenges but also more advocacy in action, as well as members and sector engagement and activities. And we still managed to celebrate and recognise our important people across our sector. Thank you to ACA NSW's members, our partners (Guild Insurance, Guild Early Learning, KKTC - RTO 40636), our supplier members, our Executive Committee, the Australian Childcare Alliance National and our staff for all your contributions for 2025. May 2026 be a better year for our children, our parents, our early childhood educators and teachers, our services and our Approved Providers. @followers

Yes ... the ACA NSW office is closed and the team is on leave. 2025 has been a heavier year, hasn't it. Like you, we need a break. But, we'll be back on Monday, 12 January 2026 fully recharged and prepared for whatever comes our way. You can still call the office on 1300 556 330 or e-mail us at nsw@childcarealliance.org.au. We will attend to the urgent ones as quickly as we can with our skeletal staff. Until we get back, may we wish you a well-deserved break, and hopefully a more peaceful 2026. @followers

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND MAY 2026 BE A PEACEFUL YEAR! On behalf of the ACA NSW Executive Committee and staff, thank you to our members and supporters for your support and encouragement throughout 2025. 2025 was supposed to be a more peaceful year, but that's not exactly what our sector got. We hope ACA NSW has represented 2025 with the fearless and tireless advocacies needed. And we hope 2026 WILL be a peaceful year. The ACA NSW team will be back on deck on Monday morning, 12 January 2026. @followers

NATIONAL CHILDCARE SUMMIT 2025 (SYDNEY) Thank you to all 180 attendees (including ACA NSW members) plus 33 presenters and panellists! And thank you particularly to the support of Z Staffing, Storypark, Guild Insurance, Childcare Concepts, Easy Employer, ACCCO, Parent Pathways, Sarino Russo Job Access and Humanforce. Over 2 days, we covered everything from ECEC reforms, to child safety, to children's rights and outcomes, to emerging technologies, to workforce, to NQF, to operational sustainability ... and so much more. And thank you to Aventedge! ACA NSW is looking forward to the Summit in 2026. https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... @followers

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

"I joined ACA in October 2022 and have been very happy with the updates we receive, the support has been amazing with questions answered immediately, assistance to renew the membership and options given have always been simple and straightforward to follow. I am glad to be a member of ACA and looking forward to building a long term relationship with you, as well as participating in more events this year".

Fahrin Zulfiqar - Pearls of Wisdom Early Learning Centre

30 April 2024

"I have always found the staff at Australian Childcare Alliance to be friendly, knowledgeable, professional and reliable. It is great to have one source to go to for advice on industrial matters (including current wage rates), regulatory requirements, sample policies and procedures etc. Also their webinars are very informative and helpful along with topical early childhood articles and updates on their website."

Allan West - Wetherill Park Pre School

28 March 2024

We have been associated with ACA for over 5 years now and have been supported by the team in various areas. ACA has demonstrated nothing but excellence in their support, guidance and help whenever needed. Respect, care and excellence are qualities that exude from all members of ACA. Thank you to all at ACA and we look forward to many more years of membership to come.'

Maria Habito , Alphabet Cottage

25 March 2024

"A very informative session with a lot of takeaways and things to consider for all businesses. While this is a very important topic, some of the information can be overwhelming but at least now I have someone who I can contact for advice and to begin the process of getting a service audit to assist in helping us get on track with cybersecurity."

Juliette Pantaleo, Organic Seedlings Education

14 March 2024

"It was very interesting webinar that covered lots of areas to reflect on"

Deidre Healy Carinya Early Childhood Centre Cowra

28 February 2024 - Quickies - Dealing with Authorised Officers' Spotchecks & Compliance Visits

"a great day ????" "It was a great experience" "This was a great tour. Thankyou. My team will be recommending to fellow educators." "Excellent services"

Sonia Rodriguez

27 July 2023 -Wheels on the Bus Tour

Become a Member

Becoming an early childhood educator

Discover ChildHR

We offer a high-quality EAP

Become a Member

Becoming an early childhood educator

Discover ChildHR

We offer a high-quality EAP

Latest News

30 FAQs on new mandatory Child Safety Training

Did you miss the Gender Undervaluation webinar?

21 FAQs about the Personal Devices Ban

Do you want to be a judge for the Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards?

ACA NSW submission for NSW Government's Budget 2026-2027

NSW's First ECEC Service Shutdown by the NSW Regulatory Authority

New NSW Regulatory Authority beginning December 2025

2024 Highlights