ACA NSW Inner Circles brings together sector leaders as well as representatives from governments and regulators to discuss the issues and challenges facing the early childhood education and care sector.

Under Chatham House Rules, ACA NSW Inner Circles provide a unique forum where robust discussions are conducted for the benefit of both Approved Providers, governments and regulators.

ACA NSW hosts two (2) Inner Circle events each year. The next will be on.

• Monday, 18 May 2026
  
  
  • Doors open from 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start (and finishing at 8.30 pm)
  • Wenty Leagues Club, 50 Smith Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145
  • Free car parking available
    
    
• • Speakers:
    • TBA
    • TBC: 1-2 other government representative(s)
      
      
  • Topics to be canvassed (TBC):
    • Child safety reforms (incl Ministerial Direction & Guidelines)
    • Future of the National Quality Framework
    • Regulatory and Operational Workload
    • Children's Outcomes from ECEC 
    • New Early Learning Commission
      
      
• • Ticket price: $85 inc GST per person (for ACA NSW members), $120 inc GST per person (for non-members)
  • SECURE YOUR SEATS EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

ACA NSW's Inner Circles' objective is to bring together sector leaders (eg from the government/regulatory authorities) and early childhood education and care services' Approved Providers, Educational Leaders, Nominated Supervisors and other senior staff.

Inner Circles also enable services to network with and be supported by each other, regulatory representatives, as well as suppliers' representatives.

Suppliers/sponsors interested in participating can contact ACA NSW's Relationships & Member Success Officer.

 
For any further information/clarification, please contact ACA NSW via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au.