ACAV is committed to enabling quality professional development at reasonable prices. We partner with PD providers, sector experts and others to deliver PD sessions applicable to Approved Providers and early childhood educators and teachers. 

PD run by ACAV includes our annual Conference; weekend retreats and sessions for owners and educators. 

All events offer special pricing for ACA members, but please note you must be logged into the Members' area of the website to access this pricing. For any queries or help with logging in, please contact Philippa Valder on 03 9532 2017.

 

2019 Events

Members' Networking Meeting, 9.30-11.30am Wednesday 13 February: Mulgrave Country Club, Wheelers Hill.
Members' Networking Meeting, 9.30-11.30am Thursday 14 February: VU Sunshine Convention Centre, Sunshine.
Reflective Practice in Action – A 2 part webinar series by Carmel Zeidan, Children's Services Consultant 
  • Part 1, 12.00pm Friday 1 March: Considerations & knowledge - why reflection? 
  • Carmel will unpack what reflective practice is and why we do it: Register here for Part 1 only
  • Part 2, 12.00pm Friday 15 February: Considerations & knowledge - know-how.  Carmel will explore how reflection can be detailed and documented; how to start, where to start, how to continue and then consider reviewing refection, policy, practice and documentation with the aim of continual improvement. Register here for Part 2 only.

Or Register here for both webinars.

(Member price $40 per webinar or $70 if both booked at same time)

Business Growth and Succession Workshop, 9.30am Wednesday 20 March, CBA 727 Collins Street, Melbourne 


This highly interactive, in-depth and engaging 6 hour workshop has been specifically designed to cover tax, finance, structure and wealth issues of particular significance for child care centre owners who are operate in partnership either with family (perhaps inter-generational) or others.


Senior Business Financial Advisor Gabrielle Teys and Relationship Executive Kim McCauley of ACAV Partner CBA will join forces with Mills Oakley partner Harry Giannikidis to explore these complex and important issues. Using relevant case studies, these experienced facilitators will cover:

  • Business goals and objectives, business structures, including tax differences, personal liability considerations, key clauses and implications
  • Business funding options (equity, debt funding, vendor finance), risk appetite, cashflow, loan security (subordination deeds, guarantees), bank annual reviews
  • Exit and entry strategies and tax considerations, succession planning, key capital gains tax implications (small business concessions)
  • Wealth planning and lifestyle management, personal asset protection and intergenerational wealth transfer

If you run one or more childcare centres, are in business with your parents, children, siblings or friends or are thinking about bringing new partners into your business, this workshop is for you and your significant business partner/s. We highly recommend that all partners or prospective partners attend to share in the learnings, which will address the relevant issues from the perspectives of all parties.


Registration opening early 2019- please contact us to express your interest.

(Member price $345 and $245 for second registrant)


16 & 17 August 2019: Excellence in ECEC Conference, Crown Conference Centre, Southbank
  • A fabulous 2 day event at Crown Conference Centre Melbourne for anyone involved in the early childhood sector.
  • A full program of professional development and extensive trade fair.

Please find more details on the Conference web pages

 

Supplier members who offer training and support


A number of our Supplier members offer professional development, training and consultancy. Please advise them you are an ACAV member to access preferential treatment:

Catalyst Education - Ryan Christie: 03 9516 6140

Childcare by Design - Dr Brenda Abbey: 0406 920 390

 

Childcare Management Systems - Megan Sharman: 0419 229 100

 

Customised Training - Rhonda Ross: 1300 275 282

 

Elite Childcare Management - Debbie Thompson: 07 3054 5999

 

InFocus Food Safety - Melinda Chapman: 0418 342 108

 

ITHEA - Peter Kyriacou: 03 9650 3900

Safe Sleep Space - Cindy Davenport: 0416 019 069

 

The Time Retriever - Peter Johnson: 1300 794 401