1. Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
ACECQA is an independent national authority. ACECQA implements of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care Services.
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2. Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU)
The Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU) evaluates education and care services according to the the National Quality Standard and implement compliance. The Department of Local Government and Communities supervises education and care services through the Education and Care Regulatory Unit.
For more enquiries, contact:
Telephone: (08) 6551 8333
Free call: 1800 199 383
Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU)
3. Department of Child Protection.
A child is considered as a person under the age of 18 years according to Children and Community Services Act 2004, WA. There are five kinds of child abuse and neglect, which includes: physical abuse
- sexual abuse
- emotional abuse
- psychological abuse
- child neglect
The Department for Child Protection offers child safety and family support services for the wellbeing of child and to support family as well.
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4. Department of Social Services.
Department of Social Services provides childcare assistance packages to families to assist with their childcare costs.
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5. A voice for young children – Early Childhood Australia
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) is working as being a voice for young children. It is working for the concerns of young children, their families and staff working in the early childhood service. It makes sure to maintain quality and social justice for conerns related to early childhood care.More information
about Early Childhood Australia
Kidsafe is the not-for-profit organisation, which supports to minimize unintentional childhood injuries and reducing the resulting deaths and disabilities related to accidents. With the support of Kidsafe, the number of child deaths has been dropped down to half now.
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7. Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Child Care Subsidy System – CCS. Assistance to help you with the cost of child care. CCS replaced Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate when they stopped on 1 July 2018. To find out more, click the button below.
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8. Family Day Care Western Australia (WA
Family Day Care is a natural childcare choice for children aged birth to 13 years in a family home environment. Children have fun, grow and develop through their engagement in play-based learning. As Family Day Care caters for smaller groups of children, each day can provide the flexibility and spontaneity that young children need whilst also offering the planning and thoughtfulness that occurs when one consistent educator knows your child well.
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9. Family Day Care Australia
Family Day Care Australia is the national peak body for family daycare. Through collaborative national advocacy, a strong research evidence base, and high public visibility Family Day Care Australia supports, represents and promotes the sector in delivering quality outcomes for children.
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