Our Sponsors

Z Staffing isn’t your average agency. With deep roots in the childcare sector and game-changing technology at its core, Z makes it faster and easier for centres to access qualified Educators—on demand. Having supported thousands of providers across Australia, Z understands the pressures of the sector and the non-negotiables: safety, reliability, and trust. Born from the sector, built for the sector, Z is all about raising the standard. Their commitment to strict compliance, educator-specific training, and proactive support means every Educator shows up ready to make a difference. Using Z App, centres can give real-time feedback, access compliance docs, and fill shifts in record time.

Storypark is a purpose-led early childhood platform founded in 2011 to help every child fulfil their unique potential by connecting and empowering their community. At the heart of our platform are sector-leading tools for learning documentation and family engagement, shaped by early childhood experts and trusted by over 6,700 services across Australia.

For organisations seeking an all-in-one solution, Storypark offers childcare management tools — providing everything needed to run a service alongside Australia's most-loved family engagement platform, with the child at the heart of it all.

For over 55 years, Guild Insurance has protected the livelihood of independent Australian professionals and business owners. We partner with over 120 associations, to work alongside the growing needs of our communities.

When it comes to insurance for Early Learning and Childcare, Guild Insurance offers a policy that not only meets the changing needs of your profession, but actively protects your future.

Our partnership with ACA NSW, also means that our products are developed with direct input from the Early Learning profession, ensuring that your unique needs are met. With a range of features and benefits built for your profession, you can rest assured knowing your protected for your 9-5 with Guild Insurance.

To find out why ACA NSW continue to believe that no other insurer represents better value to their members than Guild Insurance, visit guildinsurance.com.au or call 1800 810 213.

Childcare Concepts is a specialist childcare brokerage agency providing comprehensive services across NSW, QLD, and VIC. Backed by over 50 years of combined industry expertise, the team excels in the appraisal, sale, and leasing of childcare businesses and centres. Whether you’re buying, selling, or leasing, they operate with confidentiality and strategic precision to maximise value and achieve successful outcomes for both vendors and purchasers. Renowned for their commercial insight and strong industry connections, the Childcare Concepts team guides clients through every stage of the process, ensuring success from beginning to end.

Easy Employer is a cloud-based workforce management solution designed to streamline and automate administration tasks across various industries. The platform features rostering, time and attendance tracking, timesheet management, award interpretation, and payroll integration. Its intelligent rostering system allows for quick and easy roster creation based on staff availability and business needs, with automatic shift allocation and real-time wage forecasting to ensure cost-effective scheduling. The time and attendance module provide accurate time tracking through biometric or mobile clocking. Easy Employer's award interpretation engine automates complex pay calculations, ensuring compliance with industry awards.

Since 1996, ACCCO has been helping passionate individuals transform their love for nurturing children into rewarding professions. Founded in Brisbane, we’ve evolved into a leading national education and training provider. With a focus on quality, practical training and personalised attention, we empower educators Australia-wide to make a lasting impact in early childhood education. Our active industry engagement has ensured we’ve kept a modern approach that benefits students, services and young lives.

Sarina Russo Group is a leader in education, training, and employment. Through Sarina Russo Job Access, we deliver the Parent Pathways program, supporting parents—especially those whose youngest child is under six—to help reach their goals in life. Eligible participants may receive financial incentives of $1,250 to support achieving these goals.

We offer tailored employment solutions for employers, and through Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs, provide business mentoring to startups and entrepreneurs.

Since 1979, we’ve helped thousands overcome barriers to employment and education, partnering with communities and businesses to empower individuals with real skills and long-term success pathways.

Humanforce provides the market leading, employee-centred, intelligent and compliant HCM suite for frontline workforces, offering highly configurable, all-in-one WFM, HR, Talent, Benefits and Payroll - without compromise. Founded in 2002, Humanforce has 2300+ customers and heading towards one million employees under management, across a wide range of industries including Aged Care, Childcare, Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Events & Stadia, Local Government and more. Today, we have offices across Australia, NZ, UK, Philippines and USA.

Our vision is to make work easier and life better by focusing on the needs and fulfilment of frontline workers and the efficiency and optimisation of businesses.