Welcome to Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland

The Peak Body for Early Childhood Education & Care

Representing Queensland’s early learning providers, we advocate for the high-quality, affordable, and sustainable care every child deserves.

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Gain a competitive edge by joining Queensland’s peak body for ECEC. Access a supportive network of providers, expert industrial relations advice, and advocacy tools designed to help your service thrive and deliver high-quality early outcomes.

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2026 ACA Qld National Conference: Leading the Future

Join us for the ECEC event of the year! Connect with thought leaders, innovative researchers, and fellow providers as we navigate the evolving landscape of early education. Experience world-class keynotes and practical workshops designed to inspire your leadership and transform your service.

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Elevate Your Career with CAECE

Empower your team with industry-leading qualifications. From CHCSS00114 First Aid to specialized Cert III and Diploma pathways, our training is built by the sector, for the sector.

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Prioritise Educator Wellbeing

Strengthen your team's mental health through our exclusive partnership with TELUS Health. Provide your staff with a premium Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at an industry-subsidized rate, ensuring your educators feel supported, valued, and resilient.

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Streamline Compliance & HR Excellence

Move beyond manual processes with ChildHR. Our smart technology solution is tailored for the ECEC sector, helping you manage performance, maintain compliance, and achieve "Exceeding" results under the NQS.

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Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland

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Our Annual Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland National Conference is known for showcasing some of the most inspiring and influential keynote speakers in the early learning and care sector. At last year’s conference, we were privileged to hear from Maggie Dent , Dr Mark WIlliams , and LASER BEAK MAN by TIM SHARP , who each shared powerful insights on wellbeing, leadership and thriving—both personally and professionally. If you’ve attended one of our past conferences, we’d love to know: which keynote speaker or session has stayed with you the most, and why?

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Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland

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Every year, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland National Conference brings together leading experts who share insights, strategies and inspiration that strengthen and support the ECEC sector. If you've attended one of our past conferences, we'd love to hear from you! What's the most memorable thing you learnt from a speaker - and how you have put it into practice in your service? Share your experience in the comments below 👇

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Have you had a chance to read the Spring Issue of Early Edition yet? 🌸 This issue features a message from Deputy Director-General, Early Childhood Regulation and Communication, Tania Porter, plus insightful articles by Maggie Dent, updates from Guild Insurance, tips from Happy Team Culture, plus our comprehensive Supporter Member Directory — and so much more. Don’t miss out—catch all the highlights today! Click the link to read the issue: https://zcu.nu/eQx

Just under a week to go until our Bundaberg Roundtable on Free Kindy and the Child Safe Standards — and we’re officially sold out. A waitlist is now open for anyone who’d like to attend should a spot become available. 📌BUNDABERG! Final Roundtable Stop! Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland in partnership with Queensland Department of Education & Early Childhood Education and Care - Queensland with support from Queensland Family and Child Commission is bringing its statewide Roundtable series to Bundaberg, continuing important conversations with child care services on Free Kindy and Child Safe Practices. When: Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00pm Where: Burnett Riverside Hotel Spots are strictly limited! 🔗 Secure Your Place Now: https://zcu.nu/yWj #Bundaberg #ACAQld #ChildSafety #LimitedSpots

Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland wishes all the wonderful dads, grandfathers, and father figures a Happy Father’s Day. Today we celebrate the important role you play in the lives of children, families, and communities. Your guidance, care and support help shape strong futures — and for that, we are grateful.

Happy Early Childhood Educators’ Day! Today we celebrate the dedication and impact of educators across Queensland who nurture, guide, and inspire our youngest learners every day. At Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland, we are proud to advocate for this essential workforce and ensure the sector’s voice is heard. Hear from our President, Majella Fitzsimmons, as she shares a message of gratitude to all educators on this special day. #ECEDay #ThankYouEducators #ACAQld

Last Chance to Register — Limited Spots Remaining Safeguarding Children: Strengthening Child Safe Practices in Early Childhood Services Due to overwhelming demand, two additional sessions have been released — and registrations are filling fast. Join Darlene Wadham for this practical webinar designed for Approved Providers and Nominated Supervisors. What you'll learn: ✔️ Key updates from the NQF Child Safe Guides and QLD Child Safe Standards ✔️ Best practice in recruitment, induction and training ✔️ Tools to build a strong child safe culture 🎟️ Strictly limited to 100 attendees per session — don’t miss out! Tuesday 22 July 2025 – 11:00am – 12:00pm Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/46mNIe5 Wednesday 23 July 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/44Szzmt Brought to you by Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland Sponsored by CAECE RTO 40933 | Hosted by Darlene Wadham

We sincerely apologise to those who were unable to access today’s webinar. We will be sending out an email shortly with links to all the key information shared during the session. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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What our members say

The ACA Qld resources and advocacy has been an enormous help. I think ACA Qld does a tremendous job representing early learning (childcare) services.

Anonymous

ACA has been extremely supportive of centres during the COVID-19 crisis. Without ACA advocating for ECEC more centres would have shut down. You could see how much they cared and fought for the industry and centres.

Catherine Morato

My Cubby House Early Learning

“I was honoured to have had the opportunity to participate in the ACA Qld National Conference. The experience was both inspiring and enriching, as I listened to a range of insightful guest and keynote speakers and engaged in hands on workshops that deepened my understanding and passion for early childhood education. It was equally rewarding to connect with fellow educators who share the same dedication and commitment to the profession. I also had the chance to learn more about our sister centres. A true highlight of the conference was meeting Majella Fitzsimmons, President of the Australian Childcare Alliance Qld, and Vice President Jae Fraser. I felt privileged to not only meet them but also to be part of an interview with Majella herself.”

Courtney

Bask Early Learning Toowoomba

Since only recently joining ACA Qld, I have learnt so much more and have ways to provide better for my service. Brent has been amazing with the webinars lately with all the changes with COVID-19.

Sam Indelicato

ACA has worked hard during these tough times. They have considered the needs of the whole sector and tried to formulate solutions that work on a holistic basis. Thank you for all the work that you have done and continue to do.

Linda Negua

Fairfield Waters Early Learning

Our centre changed to ACA Qld after the service we had employed diversified and became more generalised. I looked for a representative that was early years specific and found Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland. I thought ACA was for private centres only but I was very pleased to discover that ACA represented not for profit centres as well. The best move for our centre in a long time and at half the cost. Brent is a skilled communicator and his passion for the sector is very evident. He has supported us through some difficult decisions and his knowledge has proved invaluable.

Aspen Community Early Learning Centre

A great organisation of which we are proud to belong. All you could ask for in being provided with information and support.

Pomona Early Childhood Centre

As an independent service, we have been a member of ACA for over five years and during this time we have found ACA Qld to be a valuable support tool in navigating our way through the day to day challenges that we face within the ECEC sector. They have always been on hand to help and have pointed us in the right direction whatever we may have needed.

Lisa Taskov

Petrie Kids Korner

As a stand-alone service, the professionalism and knowledge of ACA Qld have been invaluable in the day to day operation of my service.

Tracy Bailey

Enchanted Forest Early Learning

A big thank you to ACA Qld and workers. At the onset of the Coronavirus, I found ACA Qld my go-to, a huge comfort and felt reassured you were working constantly to support all members of the industry. You have and continue to keep us informed and advised through challenging times. I am so glad to be a member.

Anonymous

No childcare service should be without a full membership to ACA. Not only are they there to support you with resources/training but you are dealing directly with people who have childcare knowledge and have managed their own services. This gives you confidence in the advice and information you receive.

Bronwyn Taylor

NCC Early Learners

Thank you, ACA for standing in the gap between our sector and government policy. You have provided a voice for the industry which has helped shape government policy.

Anonymous

I love the industry updates. The updates keep me informed and makes it much easier so I don't have to google / search for it all. I like the opportunities for PD and networking.

Kylie Orr

ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

The value of a peak representative body for our sector to work with government and lobby for the rights of families, children and operators cannot be underrated. The ACA membership includes Employer Services access, which is worth the membership fees in their own right! No independent childcare operator can afford not to be a part of ACA.

Judy Hawkins

GRANDMA'S PLACE

It's comforting to know that there is a team who are always ready to research and have answers to the crazy life of the early childhood sector. At times when it is hard to get a firm grasp on changes and new requirements, I can always be reassured by the fact that there is somebody else getting the right interpretations and passing them on! ACA Qld is one of my top sources of staying on top of information.

Trisha Dean

ESKAY KIDS KARANA

ACA assists with providing updated information and sorting through all the important information provided by multiple sources. ACA elevates pressure, provides the direct info we need and provides support on critical industry requirements.

Fiona Alston

FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING

I love that ACA keeps us updated with all changes in policy and they are a great support to centres both in good times and when things are a little difficult.

Anonymous

Love the annual Conferences!

Indra Padam

KOALA CALAMVALE CHILD CARE CENTRE & KURABY GROVE CHILDCARE CENTRE

Welcome to Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland

The Peak Body for Early Childhood Education & Care

Representing Queensland’s early learning providers, we advocate for the high-quality, affordable, and sustainable care every child deserves.

Join Our Professional Community

2026 ACA Qld National Conference: Leading the Future

Elevate Your Career with CAECE

Prioritise Educator Wellbeing

Streamline Compliance & HR Excellence

Become a member

Partnerships

Latest News

Three Day Subsidy a Gamechanger for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Families

Cultivating Excellence: Leadership Strategies for a Sustainable Early Learning Workforce

Strengthening Queensland’s Early Learning Sector: Professional Development and Workforce Support

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What our members say

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