Welcome to the Early Childhood Education and Care Membership
This membership is designed for the passionate professionals shaping the earliest and most formative years of children’s development. Whether you’re working in a long day care centre, preschool, or primary school classroom, this membership keeps you current, compliant, and growing as an educator, wherever you are in Australia.
Who This Membership Is For
- Early Childhood Educators
- Kindergarten & Preschool Teachers
- Primary School Teachers (Foundation – Year 3)
- Room Leaders & Educational Leaders
- Directors & Nominated Supervisors
- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators
- Family Day Care Educators
- Inclusion Support Workers
- Nannies & In-Home Carers (formal settings)
- Early Intervention Support Workers
- Childcare Centre Managers
Membership & Billing
- Membership is billed annually
- Your membership provides access to all current workshops and any new workshops added to this membership over time — as the content library expands, your access expands with it
- Workshops include reading materials developed by early childhood and education industry experts
- Renewal reminders sent 60 days before your annual expiry
- A 30-day grace period applies after expiry
- Renewal completed online via your member portal
What’s Included in Your Membership
- Access to all current and future CPD accredited workshops added to this membership
- Industry expert reading materials included with each workshop
- Downloadable certificate of completion for every workshop completed
- CPD tracking dashboard, hours logged automatically
- NQF compliance updates and national ACECQA regulatory guidance
- Resources aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL)
- Discounts on additional courses and events
- Priority member support
Your Obligations as a Member
- Complete CPD requirements consistent with your registration and employing body
- Maintain current Working with Children Checks relevant to your state or territory
- Align professional development to the National Quality Framework and AITSL standards where applicable
- Keep your membership profile and employment details up to date
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this membership satisfy my teacher registration CPD requirements? Workshops completed here count as structured professional development and can be used toward teacher registration renewal. As requirements vary by state, check with your relevant Teacher Registration Authority.
Is this relevant to both educators and teachers? Yes. Content covers both early childhood educators working under ACECQA and registered teachers in the early years of formal schooling.
What if new workshops are added after I join? They are included automatically as part of your annual membership, at no additional cost.
