UPDATED IFA TEMPLATES ARE NOW ON OUR WEBSITE As the 30 September deadline has now passed, any applications lodged after this date will no longer be eligible to receive back payment dated 2 December 2025. From now on, providers will only be able to claim back pay from the date their applications are lodged or when their workplace instrument comes into effect. The IFA templates have been updated to reflect these changes. Please ensure you are using the latest versions for all new applications. To download the templates, please visit: https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... (ACA NSW username + password required)

🩵HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY TO ACA NSW!!! ... even though it's really 45+ years.🩵 🎂Celebrating our journey thus far, and looking forward to continuing to represent, support and advocate for NSW's early learning services. @followers

ACA NSW's JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (JP) As a service to our members and the sector, the ACA NSW team always has JPs available for statutory declarations to attestation/witnessing/certification of documents. For further information, please contact us via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au @followers

MISSED THE ACA NSW MEMBERS-ONLY MEETING ON MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025? Topics presented included (1) an update on the Federal Government's Worker Retention Payments and assistance available to ACA NSW members), (2) the Gender Undervaluation implementation, (3) child safety, (4) NSW Parliamentary Inquiries, (5) post 100+50 new/upgraded preschools on school grounds (after 2027), (6) $100m for community preschools to expand, (7) Federal Government's "universal childcare", and (9) workers compensation reform. For the full list of videos, please visit: https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... Your ACA NSW username and password will be required for access. Don't miss our last Members-Only Meeting of 2025! 👉Register now: https://acansw.zohobackstage.com.au...

EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AWARDS 2025: JUDGING DAY TODAY! Judging is on the way of the highest number of nominations received ever. Drawing from there, early childhood education and care experiences, these judges are weighing the nominations' merits to determine who will be the winners for 2025. With 73% of tickets already sold, those wishing to attend the gala awards night on Saturday, 8 November 2025 at Hyatt Regency Sydney are encouraged to secure your spots as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For more information, please visit www.eeceawards.com.au #EECE #sydney

PROUDLY INTRODUCING OFFICE NATIONAL! https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... Office National proudly supports over 3,000 schools and childcare centres across Australia, helping you provide the tools and resources children need to learn, explore, and create. Whether you’re preparing your centre for little learners or restocking essentials, our range ensures your education rooms are full of resources that spark creativity and support learning! Exclusive Offer for ACA NSW Members Take advantage of special deals, exclusive offers and everything you need to make your classroom, breakroom and offices inspiring, creative and engaging. For any further information, please contact: * Office National – www.officenational.com.au, or * The ACA NSW team on 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au

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PUBLIC HEARING AT NSW PARLIAMENT HOUSE ABOUT PROPOSED 30+ CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL LAW For the full article: https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... For the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZS... On Friday, 26 September 2025, the NSW Parliamentary Committee invited ACA NSW and others as it considers the NSW Bill proposed by the NSW Government to make 30+ changes to the National Law for NSW. Based on ACA NSW's submission, ACA NSW's view is that the proposed Bill is only the first step in many improvements needed to rebuild not just the confidence of parents and families, but also early childhood education services, educators, and teachers. Despite years and years of ventilating issues with regulators and governments, the NSW Bill itself is proof that NSW can and should lead if other jurisdictions are not (yet) prepared to agree, emulate or follow.

UPDATED IFA TEMPLATES NOW ON OUR WEBSITE – WITH NEW WAGES FROM 1 JULY Our Individual Flexibility Agreement (IFA) templates have been updated to include the new wages effective from 1 July. These templates are now available on our website for members to access. To download the templates, please visit: https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... (ACA NSW username + password required)