Our most recent What’s on Your Mind? Member Forum on 11th September once again highlighted the power of creating a space where leaders can connect, share, and learn from one another. Hosted by ACA Victoria Board Members Brooke Eerden and Jenny Kearney, the online session gave ACA members the opportunity to speak openly about the
On 3rd September 2025, early learning services, families, and communities across Australia paused to celebrate something truly special: Early Childhood Educators Day. It’s a day where the spotlight falls on the Early Childhood Educators: the dedicated professionals who nurture curiosity, guide development, and provide the safe, supportive environments that help children flourish. At ACA Victoria,
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) Victoria has wrapped up its highly anticipated Conference 2025, held on 22–23 August at Pullman Melbourne on the Park. Under the theme “Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Growth,” the two-day event pushed the boundaries of traditional leadership. Delegates discovered the leader within themselves, exploring strategies from authors, academics, and influential sector speakers
What an incredible two days of learning, connection, and inspiration we experienced at the ACA Victoria Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Growth Conference, 22–23 August 2025. A huge thank you to our sponsors Childcare Super, Modern Teaching Aids, Genesis Safety, Mana, Guild Insurance, and XAP, our exhibitors, and all who attended. We hope you’ve returned with fresh
Achieving Excellence in Education and Care Phillip Island Early Learning Centre has set a remarkable standard in early childhood education, achieving an Exceeding Rating in all seven Quality Areas. Under the leadership of Lynne Clements, the dedicated team of 33 educators provides exceptional education and care to 178 children, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion,
The Australian Childcare Alliance, representing thousands of early learning service providers across Australia has called for wage increases of up to 27 per cent for educators in Early Childhood Education and Care and calls for long-term government commitment to ensure centres remain viable. Today, an interim decision was released by the Fair Work Commission resulting
Recent media reports, including the ABC’s Four Corners program, have highlighted cases of child safety breaches within the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. These incidents, while deeply concerning, had already been addressed by the relevant authorities prior to their airing. As an organisation committed to the highest standards of care, ACA Victoria acknowledges
Brain development and the criticality of the early years Registrations are open for the Best Start, Best Life: Educational Leaders Conference. Register now to attend the free conference and hear from local and international experts. The second Best Start, Best Life: Educational Leaders Conference will take place on Friday 28 March 2025 at the Melbourne
We’re pleased to share that our Annual General Meeting took place on Tuesday 19 November 2024, and it was a valuable opportunity to connect, reflect, and plan for an impactful year ahead. We are delighted to announce the new ACA Victoria Executive Committee for 2025: Tonii Tran – President Brooke Eerden – Vice President Sally
Victoria has once again demonstrated its leadership in early childhood education and care, with 95% of services meeting or exceeding the National Quality Framework (NQF). This result, highlighted in the NQF Q3 Snapshot, showcases the state’s strong performance in delivering quality education and care to children and families. The NQF sets the standard for early