Who We Are
Our company, ACA Victoria, understands how important Early Childhood development is and how it influences opportunities that will set children on the right path toward their educational journey – this begins from the moment they step into a long day care centre.
What’s our role?
Having existed in various forms for over 30 years, we’ve developed a strong knowledge and the critical role Early Learning plays in Victoria, how this impacts the life of families and the challenges both parents and our little one’s face when in comes to viable and quality Early Learning. We recognise the importance of what children need to give them the best start in life.
Being a not-for-profit member-funded organisation, we work extremely closely with government bodies, including State and Federal Governments, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders, to ensure families are fully supported. Join us on our journey and make a difference to the Early Childhood Education & Care sector.
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Mission
A voice and support for our members; driving success for the early learning community.
Vision
Championing excellence in outcomes for the early learning community, leading to children’s success in life.
Values
To lead with respect and integrity
To collaborate and innovate
To champion excellence
To embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion
We aim to lead through innovation to influence and improve educational outcomes services and solutions.
Accessible and informed sector services with a commitment to membership value
- A membership engagement team committed to timely advice & guidance
- A membership engagement team committed to timely advice & guidance
- Facilitating peer-to-peer dialogue & collaboration
- Access to exclusive membership offerings
Engaging in and providing opportunities for members and sector wide growth
- Relevant & purposeful Professional Development for members
- Developing an engaged and growing membership base
- Developing relationships within the sector, government and commercial partners
Be recognized as the lead peak body for the early learning sector
- Build positive awareness of the sector
- Establish and implement policies and procedures to ensure best practice governance
- Being proactive and positively influence government policy and reform for all members
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Nick Moutzouris
Nick and his family own and operate two services in Melbourne and Nick is Director of Monash Vale ELC in Clayton. Being part of a family run business, Nick understands the challenges the sector is facing and is enthusiastic about using this opportunity to address some of those challenges and build on the opportunities brought by new growth and a strengthened focus on quality in the sector.
Nick brings robust financial and negotiating skills, a thorough knowledge of the sector and a passion for innovation.
Tonii Tran
President
Tonii deeply values belonging, leadership, growth, collaboration, and joy, I strive to develop strong team ethics. She believes that innovation and continuous improvement are the keys to my success, and I take a conscientious approach to branding our centres within the community.
In terms of Tonii’s skills and experience, She holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) and a Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood). As the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Starfish Early Learning, she oversees the management and leadership of her six centres. Being an Approved Provider, she is dedicated to providing regular professional learning opportunities, mentoring, and supporting her team. She takes great pleasure in the pedagogical coordination of our educational programs and collaborate with various professionals to ensure our centres’ success.
She has also completed additional learning programs such as LaTrobe Business School’s Leadership Professional Development Program, Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead program, Dattner Group’s Life Style Inventory Program, Zones of Regulation, and Collaborative Proactive Problem Solving. Tonii represents ACA Victoria at various forums and workshops, and is member of the UNHCR Founding 50 women. Additionally, she is the Vice President of the Springvale Asian Business Association and have knowledge of Assessment and Rating, Science of Learning and Development, and the Victorian Educational Leaders Program.
Sam Rosenberg
Previously practicing as a Chartered Accountant, Sam is the Director of Childcare Management Systems, a childcare consultancy, and Early Childhood Training – an RTO specialising in early childhood qualification training. Over many years, Sam has developed and operated multiple long daycare services, priding himself on offering high quality and distinctive education and care.
Sam has operated 12 services since 1996, either under the Kinder Haven or Buddies ELC brand. He has also headed a consulting service to sector stakeholders and an RTO delivering training for Certificate III and the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. In addition, he has also sat on boards of sector peak bodies for approximately 15 years.
Brooke Eerden
Vice President
Brooke Eerden is the Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor, and Person with Management and Control (PMC) of Dandenong Ranges Childcare Centre, which she proudly owns and operates with her family. With a career in early childhood education and care spanning back to 2004, Brooke began as an Educator working in children’s learning environments before moving into leadership in 2006 and becoming Centre Director in 2010. Her family purchased the service in 2013, and since then she has continued to lead with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and professional growth. Brooke’s hands-on experience provides a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by single-service operators and professionals working in the sector.
Passionate about leadership and professional growth, Brooke is nearing completion of a Bachelor of Business, majoring in People Management with a Marketing minor, further strengthening her skills in organisational leadership, communication, and governance.
Senior Management
Nick Moutzouris
Nick and his family own and operate two services in Melbourne and Nick is Director of Monash Vale ELC in Clayton. Being part of a family run business, Nick understands the challenges the sector is facing and is enthusiastic about using this opportunity to address some of those challenges and build on the opportunities brought by new growth and a strengthened focus on quality in the sector.
Nick brings robust financial and negotiating skills, a thorough knowledge of the sector and a passion for innovation.
Tonii Tran
President
Tonii deeply values belonging, leadership, growth, collaboration, and joy, I strive to develop strong team ethics. She believes that innovation and continuous improvement are the keys to my success, and I take a conscientious approach to branding our centres within the community.
In terms of Tonii’s skills and experience, She holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) and a Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood). As the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Starfish Early Learning, she oversees the management and leadership of her six centres. Being an Approved Provider, she is dedicated to providing regular professional learning opportunities, mentoring, and supporting her team. She takes great pleasure in the pedagogical coordination of our educational programs and collaborate with various professionals to ensure our centres’ success.
She has also completed additional learning programs such as LaTrobe Business School’s Leadership Professional Development Program, Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead program, Dattner Group’s Life Style Inventory Program, Zones of Regulation, and Collaborative Proactive Problem Solving. Tonii represents ACA Victoria at various forums and workshops, and is member of the UNHCR Founding 50 women. Additionally, she is the Vice President of the Springvale Asian Business Association and have knowledge of Assessment and Rating, Science of Learning and Development, and the Victorian Educational Leaders Program.
Membership
Nick Moutzouris
Nick and his family own and operate two services in Melbourne and Nick is Director of Monash Vale ELC in Clayton. Being part of a family run business, Nick understands the challenges the sector is facing and is enthusiastic about using this opportunity to address some of those challenges and build on the opportunities brought by new growth and a strengthened focus on quality in the sector.
Nick brings robust financial and negotiating skills, a thorough knowledge of the sector and a passion for innovation.
Brooke Eerden
Vice President
Brooke Eerden is the Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor, and Person with Management and Control (PMC) of Dandenong Ranges Childcare Centre, which she proudly owns and operates with her family. With a career in early childhood education and care spanning back to 2004, Brooke began as an Educator working in children’s learning environments before moving into leadership in 2006 and becoming Centre Director in 2010. Her family purchased the service in 2013, and since then she has continued to lead with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and professional growth. Brooke’s hands-on experience provides a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by single-service operators and professionals working in the sector.
Passionate about leadership and professional growth, Brooke is nearing completion of a Bachelor of Business, majoring in People Management with a Marketing minor, further strengthening her skills in organisational leadership, communication, and governance.
Sarah Tullberg
Sarah has more than 20 years’ experience at all levels of early childhood education and care service operations.
Sarah has been Approved Provider of Knox Childcare and Kindergarten in Wantirna South for over 6 years and works full time as Operations Manager for another group of large, privately owned services (up to 159 places each).
Business & Administration
Sarah Tullberg
Sarah has more than 20 years’ experience at all levels of early childhood education and care service operations.
Sarah has been Approved Provider of Knox Childcare and Kindergarten in Wantirna South for over 6 years and works full time as Operations Manager for another group of large, privately owned services (up to 159 places each).
Sam Rosenberg
Previously practicing as a Chartered Accountant, Sam is the Director of Childcare Management Systems, a childcare consultancy, and Early Childhood Training – an RTO specialising in early childhood qualification training. Over many years, Sam has developed and operated multiple long daycare services, priding himself on offering high quality and distinctive education and care.
Sam has operated 12 services since 1996, either under the Kinder Haven or Buddies ELC brand. He has also headed a consulting service to sector stakeholders and an RTO delivering training for Certificate III and the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. In addition, he has also sat on boards of sector peak bodies for approximately 15 years.
Cultural Engagement
Sam Rosenberg
Previously practicing as a Chartered Accountant, Sam is the Director of Childcare Management Systems, a childcare consultancy, and Early Childhood Training – an RTO specialising in early childhood qualification training. Over many years, Sam has developed and operated multiple long daycare services, priding himself on offering high quality and distinctive education and care.
Sam has operated 12 services since 1996, either under the Kinder Haven or Buddies ELC brand. He has also headed a consulting service to sector stakeholders and an RTO delivering training for Certificate III and the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. In addition, he has also sat on boards of sector peak bodies for approximately 15 years.
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Nick Moutzouris
Nick and his family own and operate two services in Melbourne and Nick is Director of Monash Vale ELC in Clayton. Being part of a family run business, Nick understands the challenges the sector is facing and is enthusiastic about using this opportunity to address some of those challenges and build on the opportunities brought by new growth and a strengthened focus on quality in the sector.
Nick brings robust financial and negotiating skills, a thorough knowledge of the sector and a passion for innovation.
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