• Become a member

    Be part of a supportive network with access to a range of services and expert advice that will assist you in providing quality early learning.
  • Be part of something bigger

    ACA Victoria is proud to partner with Guild Insurance.
  • Child Care Super

    Dedicated to you and your sector
  • COVID-19 support and resources

    Visit the Member Portal for the latest updates
  • Need workplace relations advice?

    Call our Workplace Relations Helpline - 1300 817 787 and quote your Member Number.
  • Set your service apart with ChildHR

    The smart technology solution empowering early learning services to exceed.
  • Take advantage of your Bunnings Trade PowerPass

    Our Members receive even bigger savings on over 12,000 items at Bunnings
  • Become a member

    Be part of a supportive network with access to a range of services and expert advice that will assist you in providing quality early learning.
  • Be part of something bigger

    ACA Victoria is proud to partner with Guild Insurance.
  • Child Care Super

    Dedicated to you and your sector
  • COVID-19 support and resources

    Visit the Member Portal for the latest updates
  • Need workplace relations advice?

    Call our Workplace Relations Helpline - 1300 817 787 and quote your Member Number.
  • Set your service apart with ChildHR

    The smart technology solution empowering early learning services to exceed.
  • Take advantage of your Bunnings Trade PowerPass

    Our Members receive even bigger savings on over 12,000 items at Bunnings

About

Who we are

ACA Victoria is a member-funded peak body that advocates for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector focusing on long day care centres.

 

If you are interested in finding out more about our organisation and how we support the early learning sector, please contact our office on 03 9532 2017.

Member Benefits

Need a staffing query resolved?

Your membership gives you free workplace relations advice provided by our legal partner, ABLA, on:

 

  • Employee entitlements
  • Specific Award advice
  • Establishing contracts
  • Staff performance management
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Bullying and harassment
  • Privacy and recruitment
  • Termination and redundancy

Simply phone 1300 817 787 and quote your ACA Victoria membership number. 

Belonging Magazine

Belonging Early Years Journal

 

ACA's hard copy member magazine is posted to all members three times a year.

Featuring the latest news and events in the early learning sector, updates from ACA's President, the Department of Education and ACECQA, it's a great way to stay informed.     


News

Preventing Water Damage in Early Childhood Centers: The Crucial Role of Leak-Stopping Devices

Preventing Water Damage in Early Childhood Centers: The Crucial Role of Leak-Stopping Devices

After seeing countless claims in the early childhood education and care sector for extensive water damage, Guild Insurance launched a leak-stopping device pilot.
Farran Street Education

Farran Street Education

Set Your Team Up for a Successful Year - An Article by our valued supplier, Farran Street Education
Member Spotlight - KingKids ELC Bentleigh

Member Spotlight - KingKids ELC

Recently, Jo MacKenzie-King, Executive Director at KingKids and her team, opened the door of KingKids Bentleigh ELC to eager ACA Victoria members who had the opportunity to explore the new centre, network with other Approved Providers and learn about recruitment & staff retention. 

Upcoming Events

Understanding Exceeding Practice - Catharine Hydon (Sponsored by Step4)

Monday 9 October, 2023

Time: 10 am - 4 pm - Workbook & lunch provided.

Location: ACA Victoria office -  Oakleigh 

REGISTER HERE

Work towards achieving an NQS Exceeding Rating by exploring three Exceeding Themes.

Click here to access all upcoming Professional Development Events.

Child Information Sharing Scheme COPs

Child Information Sharing Scheme Sessions

ACA Victoria has partnered with the Department of Education (DE) to support Early Childhood Educators in building their capacity to utilise the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) that promotes the well-being and safety of the children in their care. 

 
ACA Victoria will host a series of Community of Practice Sessions (COPS) peer-led sessions which aim to promote sharing & collaboration for those passionate about child well-being & safety. Click here to book and view all sessions.

LEADERS SUMMIT 2023

ACA Victoria's Early Learning Leaders Summit was held on Friday 18th of August at the Sofitel Melbourne. 

Thank you to all our Sponsors, Exhibitors & Attendees for supporting our event. Please follow the Leaders Summit Album Page on Facebook for photos from the event.

 

View the Summit Guide here.

View all the Summit Sponsors & Exhibitors here.

In pertnership with Guild Insurance
Australian Childcare Alliance

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