2026 Inner Circles

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.

Register Now

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

• Monday, 25 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
  • Topics anticipated to be raised/discussed:
  • • Child Safety Reforms
    • Child Protection & Child Safety Training
    • Personal devices ban
    • Banning “under the roof”
    • NSW Early Learning Commission
    • WWCC compliance activities
    • National Early Childhood Worker Registry
    • Regulatory and operational workload
    • Children's outcomes 
    • Gender-Based Undervaluation
    • Worker Retention Payment
    • “Universal childcare”
    • ... and potentially more!

• • 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. 

Register Now

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.