It is with great excitement that the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW will host the 2019 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards!

Awards Celebration will be on the evening of Saturday, 26 October 2019 at Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel, The Rocks.

This program is the largest awards program conducted annually in NSW and shines a light on best practices and raises the profile of the sector.

Dedicated professionals continue to improve their skills and qualifications and do a fantastic job for young children – this is your chance for your service and staff to be recognised and celebrated. The program is already the highlight of the early childhood education’s calendar, promoting the excellence of large, small, regional, metropolitan, private and community services, as well as individuals and teams.

It identifies activities and the talents who contribute in making early childhood education of benefit for future generations. There are many ways to nominate. It could be that you present your annual children’s educational program in your service, or you introduce some activities around the themes in this booklet. You may wish to present a special week or a series of planned activities during the year. There are categories for every service within early childhood education and care.

Services and individuals were invited to submit for one or more categories by answering just a few criteria questions. The winners are chosen by a panel of independent expert judges that is representative of the diversity and expertise of early childhood education:

The finalists will be invited to the Awards Presentation Evening on Saturday, 26 October 2019 at the Shangri-La Hotel (176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks (Sydney)) that brings the sector together with services, associations, dignitaries and sponsors collectively acknowledging the commitment of services, their staff, families and communities that services young children. This is your opportunity to be involved in the largest and most celebrated event for early childhood education.

To assist with the nominations process, the Australian Childcare Alliance NSW is hosting 13 free webinars between 17 June 2019 and 31 July 2019 to explain how easy it is now to make one or more submissions. Participants will also receive a copy of the slides and recorded video after each webinar so that they can share with their staff and services to ensure maximum impact from their submission(s). Please note that the closing date for nominations will be at 11.59 pm on Wednesday, 31 July 2019.

Click here to download the 2019 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards booklet

And thank you to all our sponsors, partners and supporters! We are unable to have the 2019 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards without you.

Early bird registration for the 2018 International Early Childhood Symposium is closing next week, 28 February 2018. Register online today and use your exclusive Member code “ACANSW” to receive your discount to attend this ultimate 3-day conference for early childhood education and care with all your favourite speakers under one roof!

Highlights of the 3-day program include:

• FIVE amazing keynote speakers including Dr Laura Jana, Jeff Johnson, Anthony Semann, Dr Red Ruby Scarlet, Jay Laga'aia and Sandi Phoenix
• TWENTY-EIGHT quality workshops to choose from delivered by International and Australian presenters
• Access to TWO hours of guiding children’s behaviour while teaching self-regulation PD courtesy of ParentShop
• Optional events which include Centre Tours and an exclusive Dinner Cruise on the stunning Sydney Harbour (Limited tickets available)
• Generous breaks to network with the industry including speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and your peers.
• All delegates receive a welcome pack, as well as morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for the 3-days.
• IECS is Start Strong Funding Approved

To register online today with your member discount code for amazing value, visit https://www.iecs.org.au/

Fri-Sun, 23-25 June 2017, 

Coogee Crowne Plaza, Sydney

Thank you to all educators and approved providers for
registering for the upcoming 2017 Retreat Weekend at Coogee!

COST: ACA NSW Members @ $399 pp. Non-members @ $499 pp.

The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW conducts almost fortnightly Network Meetings across Greater Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong where service provider members and non-members and their fellow owners and business decision-making directors can come together and discuss sector issues that impact on their childcare services, building collegial local communities of like-minded service providers.

Depending on demand, ACA NSW can conduct more Network Meetings in other cities, suburbs and towns or on-line.

What would be discussed at Network Meetings:

The key benefits that will be presented are:

1. Job ready Certificate III and Diploma graduates
2. Cheaper and now the most popular workers compensation insurance policies
3. Electricity cost savings of between $481 to $16,700 per year
4. Wheels on the Bus Tours of Exceeding Centres
5. Quickies training: 

    i. Help with NSW's service provider approval process
    ii. Secrets of the ‘new’ A&Rs
    iii. Creating the best QIP for the ‘new’ NQF
    iv.  Maximising & Managing Staff Performance … LEGALLY

6. Debt Recovery/Collection solutions
7. “Free” contributions to staff and service providers’ superannuation balances
8. Free tool to ensure IR compliance for staff

The main issues that will be discussed are:

1. Update on CCS, ACCS, Centrelink and parent's entitlements issues
2. Childcare Oversupply / Where are the new childcare services opening in your neighbourhood
3. 2019 Review of the National Quality Framework
4. Future of Preschool Funding for 3-and-4-year-olds
5. OSHC opportunities for 2020
6. Expiry of Regulation 242 on 1 January 2020
7. Clarification of automatic “offer” of permanent employment to casuals
8. Post NSW and Federal elections
9. Update on the Modern Award review
10. NSW Payroll Tax update
11. Labour shortages
12. Unions’ applications to increase staff wages by up to 59% and 74%

There may also be limited presentations by ACA NSW’s sponsors.

Who will normally be presenting:

• Lyn Connolly, President, Australian Childcare Alliance NSW
• Chiang Lim, CEO, Australian Childcare Alliance NSW

Ticket Prices (not for webinars)

• ACA NSW Members: $10 inc GST per person (with fee refunded after attendance)
• Non-Members: $25 inc GST per person

Ticket Prices (for webinars):

• ACA NSW Members: Free of charge
• Non-Members: $25 inc GST per access

Scheduled Network Meetings:

Monday 4 February 6:30-8:30pm	PARRAMATTA	COMPLETED
Monday 18 February 6:30-8:30pm	NEWCASTLE	COMPLETED
Monday 4 March 6:30-8:30pm	CHATSWOOD	COMPLETED
Monday 11 March 6:30-8:30pm	WEBINAR
Monday 18 March 6:30-8:30pm	CENTRAL COAST	COMPLETED
Monday 1 April 6:30-8:30pm	BLACKTOWN
Monday 15 April 6:30-8:30pm	COFFS HARBOUR	COMPLETED
Monday 29 April 6:30-8:30pm	SUTHERLAND	COMPLETED
Monday 6 May 6:30-8:30pm	WOLLONGONG	COMPLETED
Monday 13 May 6:30-8:30pm	WEBINAR
Monday 20 May 6:30-8:30pm	PARRAMATTA	COMPLETED
Monday 3 June 6:30-8:30pm	NEWCASTLE	COMPLETED
Tuesday 11 June 6:30-8:30pm	WEBINAR	COMPLETED
Monday 17 June 6:30-8:30pm	LOWER NORTH SHORE	COMPLETED
Monday 1 July 6:30-8:30pm	CENTRAL COAST	COMPLETED
Monday 8 July 10am-11am	WEBINAR	COMPLETED
Monday 15 July 6:30-8:30pm	COFFS HARBOUR	COMPLETED
Monday 29 July 6:30-8:30pm	BLACKTOWN	COMPLETED
Monday 5 August 6:30-8:30pm	SUTHERLAND	COMPLETED
Monday 12 August 6:30-8:30pm	WEBINAR	COMPLETED
Monday 2 September 6:30-8:30pm	PARRAMATTA	COMPLETED
Monday 9 September 2pm-3pm	WEBINAR	COMPLETED
Monday 14 October 6:30-8:30pm	WEBINAR	COMPLETED
Monday 21 October 6:30-8:30pm	BLACKTOWN	COMPLETED
Monday 11 November 10am-11am	WEBINAR	BOOK NOW