It is with great excitement, that at the request of many members, the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW is able to announce to you and your educators the relaunching of Childcare Week with a new look and the new name of Early Childhood Education Week. This is the programme that involves, educates and inspires the entire industry and will be held from 7-11 August 2017, with the Awards Celebration on the evening of 28 October 2017 at Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel.

A brand-new panel of independent judges with Early Childhood Education experience will decide the finalists and winners in each category.

What Do You Need To Do Now?

1. Register for the 2017 Early Childhood Education Week (click here to download the form)
2. Review the Early Childhood Education Book (click here to download)
3. Plan your service’s week of activities
4. Celebrate the week from 7-11 August 2017
5. Enter the Awards - entries close 13 September 2017
6. Book your tickets for the Awards Presentation Evening on 28 October 2017.

I’m so looking forward to joining you and your educators in this most exciting celebration of early childhood education in NSW for 2017!

Lyn Connolly
President
Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW