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Established in 1971, It Takes A Village (formerly Community Child Care Association) is the national voice of community-based education and care services.

Established in 1971, It Takes A Village Australia (formerly Community Child Care Association) is the national voice of community-based education and care services. Our vision is 'World-leading early learning and outside school hours care for every child in Australia'. Building a strong sector is at the heart of what we do. We support and champion services, work with governments, and advocate for an Australia where every child has access to free, quality education and care. Nearly 800 services across Australia rely on us for professional advice and practical support. Here to help services transform vision into practice, we provide expert training, coaching and consultancy across the sector. Our deep community connections and role as peak body make us a trusted sector leader and unwavering advocate for services, educators, children and families. Our focus is on building a sustainable community-based sector and an empowered, well-resourced workforce to deliver free and accessible quality education and care.

16/10/2026

Children's Week 2026 is coming up fast, from 24 October – 1 November. Are you ready?🌟

The 2026 theme is: Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion. 🌏✨

Want to explore this year's theme at your service? 👇👇

Use this FREE poster from the Victorian Inclusion Agency to identify and explore religious and cultural events that are meaningful to children, families and staff in your learning community:
📌 viac.com.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/VIA-poster-what-do-we-celebrate.pdf

Find more resources on the official Children's Week website:
📌 childrens-week.org.au

15/10/2026

Ready to demystify assessment and rating (A&R)? Our expert team are here to help! 💫

A&R can be make or break, so it's crucial to be well prepared. 📋✨

We can get you on the right track for your next A&R visit long before your letter arrives!

We'll support you with your QIP, help your team effectively reflect on practice and identify non-compliances so they can be fixed before the big day.

Explore our customisable A&R packages:
🎯 Introduction to assessment and rating
🎯 Assessment and rating preparation visit
🎯 Exceeding the National Quality Standard

📌 itav.org.au/services/professional-development/?_topics=assessment-and-rating

Did you know? ITAV members get 25%
OFF all training and professional development for single-site and multi-site members, including face-to-face visits to your service. 🎉

Discover more reasons to join ITAV:
📌 itav.org.au/membership/why-join-it-takes-a-village/

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14/10/2026

👋 OSHC professionals – your expertise is needed!

Professor Jennifer Cartmel and a team of researchers from Griffith University and QCAN are seeking your input on the Professional Standards for Outside School Hours Care Educators. 💡

Do the survey (it only takes 15mins!): 👇👇
https://griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVFphZGQ3sVWqOy

Survey closes 26 October 2026.

You'll contribute to updating the OSHC Professional Standards and help strengthen and build the capacity of educators across the sector.

Have questions? Reach out to Professor Jennifer Cartmel:
📧 [email protected]

13/10/2026

👋 Members! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is next week. Will we see you there? 🤩

Don't miss 2 very special member presentations, plus several important reports and organisational updates. 📋✨

📅 Tuesday 20 October
🕐 11am–12:30pm
📍 Online (via Zoom)

Hear Windsor Community Children's Centre share lessons from their inspiring fight to save the service and view the hilarious and impactful video, 'Children talk: OSHC listens!' by Merri Creek Primary School OSHC. 🌟

It's not too late to register for the AGM or nominate your proxy:
📌 itav.org.au/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/

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12/10/2026

💻 FREE webinar from the Social Services Regulator (SSR) this Wednesday!

Get answers to all your questions about the upcoming changes to the Working with Children (WWC) Check. 🤔

The session will include information and a Q&A about two important changes that start Monday 19 October 2026:
🛡️ If you engage a worker or volunteer to do child-related work, you will need to use the new online service WWC Connect to notify the SSR when they start or stop doing child-related work
🛡️ Mandatory child safety training will become part of the WWC Check application and renewal process.

📅 Wednesday 14 October
🕐 2pm–2:45pm
📍 Online

Find out more and register:
📌 loghic.eventsair.com/641189/519141/Site/Register

Find out more about the changes happening on 19 October 2026:
📌 vic.gov.au/changes-working-children-check

08/10/2026

If there's one thing educators know, it's that we can't do it alone. 🤝

Tomorrow, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day, and October is Mental Health Month.

This year's theme is Together We Thrive. ✨

Through everyday acts of care, kindness and connection, we can create communities where we all feel supported, valued and understood. 💛

📌 Find tailored resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of educators, children and families in your learning community on the Be You website: beyou.edu.au

📌 Learn more: worldmentalhealthday.com.au

06/10/2026

Still need to allocate staff and rooms for 2027 and scratching your head? ⚡

Many of our expert consultants have been in your shoes and can provide tried and tested support to help you plan for next year's service structure. ✨

They'll provide you with practical strategies to:
✅ Recognise strengths and capabilities of staff
✅ Identify potential challenges early
✅ Form strong team and leadership structures
✅ Make staff and room allocations a breeze
✅ Plan smooth enrolment and transitions.

Reach out today and discover how to create a thriving service for 2027:
📱 (03) 9486 3455
📧 [email protected]

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05/10/2026

💥 We can't believe it's over! 💥

It was such an unforgettable 4 days at the on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne last week. 🔥

As always, we were honoured to be amongst such a passionate and inspiring gathering of education and care speakers, organisations and delegates. We're on this journey 'creating the future' together! ✨

We were thrilled to see Sam Vale, Director of ITAV member service Windsor Community Children's Centre, receive the Barbara Creaser Champion Award at the conference (and also an Individual Leadership award at the 2026 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards on Friday night!). Well deserved! 👏

A BIG thanks to everyone who dropped by our booth, had a chat, rolled the dice and nabbed a prize! 🎲🎉

Congratulations to Moira from Gowrie Victoria, the lucky winner of our special conference giveaway and proud new owner of an Apple Watch SE 3! 🙌

We loved meeting so many new faces from near and far and catching up with our long-time members and sector-wide colleagues! 🤩

Still buzzing? Tell us your favourite part of the conference below. 👇

Pictured: Narelle and Pina with lucky winner Moira from Gowrie | ITAV's Kylie, Narelle, Bryony, Caitlin and Anthony | Mandy Richardson, Lucy Harberts, Dr Helene Elvstrand and Professor Jennifer Cartmel | Barbara Creaser Champion Award recipient Sam Vale

02/10/2026

Look who we bumped into! 🤩

Day 2 of the was amazing and we're absolutely adoring seeing you all here. Beyond the fabulous speakers and sessions, it's our absolute favourite part of attending! 🫶

It's always special to catch up face-to-face with our amazing members, long-time education and care friends and colleagues from all around Australia (and even across the pond in Aotearoa/New Zealand!). ✨

Haven't popped by yet? Come see us at booth 27!

You've still got a chance to WIN 1 of 6 fabulous prizes. Roll the dice and instantly win fun merch, handy posters you can display at your service OR the grand prize of $100 off a 2-hr PD*! 🎲🎉

Don't miss out! There's still time to go into the draw to win an Apple Watch SE 3 by signing up for our e-news, The Agenda, by 12.59pm tomorrow 3 October at the booth*. 🥳

Feeling lucky? Come by our booth at 1pm on Saturday 3 October to see if the Apple Watch has your name on it. 👀

See you soon! 👋

*Terms and Conditions apply.

Pictured: Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh's day 2 welcome address | Some of the ITAV team with long-time friend Rod Soper and Toni, Robin and Bridget from Childspace NZ | Pina with Joshua, Bruce and Tarryn | Daniela and Anthony with Sam Vale and Jono Lord from Windsor CCC | Karen and Daniela from Adventure Patch Tasmania with Pina | Toni Christie from Childspace NZ with Narelle and Caitlin | Sara and Kate from Coburg CC with Pina and Narelle | Lucy, Pina and Daniela with Wendy Allan from HumanAbility | Daniela and Eliza from Windsor CCC | Mandy Richardson (NOSHSA), Rebecca Greeves (Catholic Care Tasmania and NOSHSA community of practice) and Lucy

01/10/2026

Wow, day 1 of the 2026 ECA National Conference was HUGE! 🙌

The It Takes A Village team have been enjoying some incredible presentations, including insights from OSHC researchers and legends Dr Bruce Hurst and Professor Jennifer Cartmel. 💡

We're also treasuring the chance to catch up with our members and sector friends from near and far. 🤩

Look out tomorrow for more famous faces from the sector. Did you stop by? You could be one of them!

And if you haven't yet – don't forget to come and say hi at booth 27! 👋

You could WIN 1 of 6 fabulous prizes… Roll the dice and instantly win fun merch, handy posters you can display at your service OR the grand prize of $100 off a 2-hr PD*! 🎉

Want to WIN an Apple Watch? It's super easy! Sign up for our e-news, The Agenda, at the ITAV booth and you'll go into the draw to nab one for yourself. 🥳

*Terms and conditions apply.

Pictured: Delegate Safa Ibrahim with ITAV consultant Lucy Harberts | CREST educators with Pina | Narelle and Pina with Gowrie educators | Dr Bruce Hurst | Professor Jennifer Cartmel

Address

Suite 02, L1, 306-308 Bell Street
Melbourne, VIC
3072

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61394863455

Website

http://www.itav.org.au/

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