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Australian Childcare Alliance

Last chance to have your say about the oversupply of centres in Australia!

19.09.2018
Complete the survey now! For those of you who haven't yet completed the survey exploring the topic of oversupply of early...
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Early Learning Centre - Insights Into Supply & Demand

11.09.2018
ACA Qld investigated the early learning sector within Queensland, analysing the supply (perceived existing oversupply) of early learning centres and...
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Cancellation and resubmission of session reports

04.09.2018
The update below was emailed to all approved providers from the Department of Education and Training (DET) in early August.
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Kids Alive FREE Early Learning Resources launch 1 September

31.08.2018
We have some very exciting news! Our patron, Laurie Lawrence and the Kids Alive - Do the Five Team are...
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Your service matters - make it count!

28.08.2018
Oversupply is an increasing issue in Australia’s early learning sector. With few barriers to entry for new or existing providers...
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Membership Benefits

AdvocacyAdvocacy

  • Membership with Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) National – expert policy and advocacy
  • Representation to all sides of government including local, state and federal
  • Representation on government early childhood education and care consultative committees
  • Representation in the Fair Work Commission on industrial issues
  • Representation on issues important to you and your service including the sustainable long-term funding of kindergarten program and more 
  • Submissions to government inquiries including Pre-Budget to ensure your voice is heard

BusinessBusiness support

  • Heavily subsidised Policies, Procedures and Forms 
  • Industrial Relations advice from Employer Services free for 15 minutes (Principal Members only)
  • User-friendly Award Wage templates, Enterprise Agreements, Right of Entry and Fair Work audits (Principal Members only)
  • Exclusive Member-only discounts from Supporter Members
  • Listing of service/s in FindChildcareNow.com.au – a site targeted towards families
  • Local Council planning, supply issues, and development application updates
  • Benchmarking 
  • Advice and guidance on other business matters

PDProfessional Development & Training

  • Discounted professional development sessions and events including but not limited to: Approved Provider Workshops, ACA Qld National Conference, online training and more
  • Heavily discounted workshops and qualifications from your very own college, College for Australian Early Childhood Educators (CAECE)

ResourcesResources

  • Free ACA Qld annual desk diary and wall planner
  • Free Early Edition magazine subscription (4 editions)
  • Free ACA National Belonging Early Years Journal subscription (3 editions)

More resources can be found in the members-only section of the ACA Qld website.

UpdatesSector Updates

  • Face-to-face and virtual members’ meetings state-wide
  • Weekly e-newsletter highlighting important issues and information essential for operating your service
  • Regular updates on national legislative changes and requirements

otherOther

  • Full voting rights at ACA Qld AGM for Principal Members
  • Early Childhood Educators Day promotional package to help celebrate educators

For more information or enquiries on how to be a part of ACA Qld, please contact 1300 365 325 or qld@childcarealliance.org.au.

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