Links
Links to Government departments, professional bodies, training organisations and other useful resources for child care services are available through this index.
Australian Government Websites
State and Territory Licensing Departments
Each state and territory Government is responsible for legislation under which child care services are licensed. This is administered by the relevant licensing department in each state and territory.
Licensing provides a legal 'floor' below which no service is permitted to operate. Licensing includes factors which are most readily measured, such as space, range of equipment, number and ages of children, number of staff and the length of their training. Such factors contribute to quality.
State and Territory Licensing Departments »
Professional Support Coordinators
The Australian Government funds a range of agencies to assist services participating in the CCQA systems. These agencies provide a range of services including telephone information, training courses, bookshops and lending resources.
Professional Support Coordinators »
Indigenous Professional Support Units
Indigenous Professional Support Units are funded by the Australian Government to provide culturally appropriate advice and support to Indigenous run child care services identified as eligible to receive professional support.
Indigenous Professional Support Units »
Useful Links for Services
Links that may assist services in finding information that will help them to provide quality child care. Links have been grouped into topic areas, that services can access if they need more information in this area. The links contained in this section are not an exhaustive list, but will be continually added to.
Useful Links for Services »
Professional Associations
Contact details and information about organisations in each state and territory that can assist child care services, including links to Resource and Advisory Agencies who may be funded by the Government to provided support to services participating in the Child Care Quality Assurance (CCQA) process.
Professional Associations »
International Child Care Quality Assurance Organisations
Conferences
Attending conferences allows child care professionals to remain up to date with new trends in care and education. It is also a great opportunity to network and build supporting relationships.
Conferences »
