UPDATED POLICIES/PROCEDURES/ETC ACA NSW maintains and offers over 230 templates, relevant to Regulation 168 and other legal requirements for compliance. Members are advised of changes of our templates whenever legal and regulatory requirements change. Our templates for

SHOCKING BUT NO LONGER SHOCKED: VICTORIA’S CHILDCARE PAEDOPHILE Our sector must be honest. We and many others have all known for a long time that it is not working as we aspired or want it to. From the parents’ and the public’s perspective, the obvious question yet to be

HOPE & RESOLVE AFTER LAST WEEK'S NEWS: WE STAND UNITED AS A SECTOR SEEKING CHANGE Last week’s news has deeply affected everyone in our sector, bringing a mix of emotions and tough questions. In this challenging time, ACA President Paul Mondo shares his personal reflections in a

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE SECOND INNER CIRCLE IN 2025! Want to know the latest on the WRP, changes to child safety, and the NSW regulatory authority? Would you like a peek into the future? 🔗 Last time, tickets sold out quickly. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment:

WE HAVE THE ANSWERS TO 139+ FAQs nsw.childcarealliance.org.au/latest-news/fa… Do you always seem to need the answer to a burning question immediately? Do you need clarification of new and changed laws, regulations, industrial issues... and more? There are 139 FAQs (and more being answered every

PROUDLY INTRODUCING CHAMP ENTERPRISES! nsw.childcarealliance.org.au/supplier-membe… Founded by Jo Bromilow in 1999, J Bromilow CHAMP Enterprises is a boutique bookkeeping and management company specialising in the ECEC and OOSH sectors as well as being a registered NDIS Plan Manager. They provide

SECTOR'S ANGER BUILDS WITH CALLS FOR ANSWERS AND ACTION: NSW'S LATEST CHILD ABUSE On Friday, 11 July 2025, a Sydney early childhood educator was charged with seven counts of using a child to make horrific content, three were aggravated. This follows other horrifying cases

UNITED WAY GLOBAL CEO VISIT DOWN UNDER United Way (unitedway.org) as a $5b entity is globally famous! But in our humble opinion, particularly for providing a book a month for children from birth to 5 years old. Hence, it was an honour to be invited to meet their

NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' DAY APPAREL AND GIFTWARE eceday.brandstore.com.au This year’s beautifully designed apparel and merchandise are now available to order! This year’s theme – Together We All Shine! Order by 5pm Friday 1 August 2025 for delivery by

ENSURING CHILD SAFETY IN THE DIGITAL SPACE: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THE LATEST NQF CHANGES YOU NEED TO KNOW Join ACA Vice President Nesha Hutchinson and Mana CEO Himal Randeniya for a practical session on new digital safety requirements under the NQF. What you’ll learn: *

HOW THE NEW FEDERAL LAW WILL WORK ... AND NOT WORK The new federal law introduced last week on 23 July 2025 enables the Federal Government to withdraw the ability of ECEC services from receiving CCS funding if such services are not meeting the National Quality Standards (NQS),

ACA NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S JULY REPORT This month, child safety has been a top priority, with new national and state measures coming into effect. The ACA is working hard to make sure these changes lead to real improvements. We want to thank all our educators for their incredible

🚍 The extremely popular ACA NSW Wheels on the Bus Tour is on again🚍 Join us on Saturday, 20 September 2025, for a unique opportunity to explore 3 exemplary early childhood education and care services: 🔹 Mama Bear Child Care, Roselands 🔹 Happy Faces Children’s Service,

ACA NSW PRESIDENT LYN CONNOLLY AT NSW PARLIAMENT HOUSE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON WORKERS COMPENSATION REFORM A NSW Parliamentary Committee is examining the NSW Government's proposed amendments to workers compensation in NSW. Called to testify alongside ACA NSW were the Council of

TIME TO START GETTING ORGANISED: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' DAY IS ONLY 4 WEEKS AWAY! Now’s the time to start planning how you’ll celebrate your amazing team. Whether it’s a staff morning tea, a special activity with families, or just a simple thank you, every bit counts 💛 ✨

JOIN OUR IMPORTANT WEBINAR TOMORROW: EXPERT ADVICE ON SUPPORTING CHILD SAFETY APPROPRIATELY WITH TECHNOLOGY In early learning settings, whilst child safety measures are essential, they must comply with privacy laws and ultimately succeed in building trust - not tension. Join

JOIN US FOR THE SECOND NEW ENTRANTS EVENING IN 2025! Are you thinking of opening a new childcare centre? Would you like to learn about the early childhood education and care sector you want to be a part of? What are the most effective legal business and tax structure? Then this

UPDATED POLICIES/PROCEDURES/ETC 📢 Stay compliant and up to date! ACA NSW maintains and offers over 230 templates, relevant to Regulation 168 and other legal requirements for compliance. Members are advised of changes of our templates whenever legal and regulatory requirements