How ACA NSW Supplier Members engage with the sector?
ACA NSW is uniquely positioned to not only engage with its members but also non-members across New South Wales. A range of engagements include:
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Members-Only Meetings: ACA NSW hosts at least 10 Members-Only Meetings per year, predominantly online. Supplier Members can attend and be selected to present their organisation, their offerings and benefits, including the ACA NSW member offering.
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Wheels On The Bus tours: ACA NSW conducts at least 2 tours per year for members and non-members to visit up to 3 exemplary ECEC services for inspiration. Up to 2 tickets (at cost) are reserved for Supplier Members to participate.
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Inner Circles: ACA NSW conducts at least 2 Inner Circles events where government/regulatory representatives and/or sector leaders present and engage with 80-100 Approved Providers and their senior staff over dinner. Up to 10 Supplier Members who co-sponsor the event will have priority engagement with the sector and attendees.
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New Entrants Evenings: ACA NSW conducts at least 3 events to attract and engage with potential/future Approved Providers. Alongside the lead sponsor and venue host, up to 10 Suppliers who co-sponsor the event will have priority engagement with the catchment and attendees.
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Training & MasterClasses: Focused on Approved Providers and decision-makers, ACA NSW facilitates a range of learning opportunities that positions Supplier Members as subject matter experts. Such training and MasterClass sessions are conducted via webinar, video-on-demand or in-person.
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Competitions: ACA NSW will host the trivia series across Greater Sydney for services to compete to win the "How Good Are You!" trophy, and the Christmas Cheer for services' children to contribute their best drawings. Supplier Members will be invited to co-sponsor and participate in these events.
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The Nurture Nook: Produced and distributed twice a year to all long daycare services across New South Wales, Supplier Members are given priority as well as preferred rates for placing their paid advertisements and/or advertorials.
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Annual tradeshow (beginning 2026): Supplier Members are given priority as well as preferred rates to sponsor, exhibit as well as to present.
Please note that ACA NSW also conducts two Awards per year (namely the annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards and the State of our Sector Awards). Supplier Members are given priority as well as preferred rates to sponsor and present at these Awards.