Membership

Advocating for the Family Day Care and In Home Care sectors since 1977

Our Services

Support

We offer professional development opportunities, regular community meetings and online discussions.

Promotion

We strive to assist members to grow their business by positioning family day care as the preferred childcare option.

Representation

As the peak body, we are proud advocates of the sector, by representing services, educators and families. 

Support

Contact

Phone and email support, including e-newsletters with updates, resources, training and access to our online Member Portal containing vital resources.

Collaboration

Regular online and regional meetings, access to our exclusive members only Facebook group and our community of practice, PLACE, connecting you with a network of FDC professionals.

Resources

Induction support to help welcome and train newly recruited educators, as well as exclusive member only events and discounts on training, conferences and events.

Promotion

Features

A complimentary listing on our website locator, advertising your service and educators, as well as a direct link from our website to yours.

Association

Complimentary use of our member logo across your digital and print channels.

Referrals

Free educator and family recruitment referrals via our contact channels to support you and your educators in growing your business.

Representation

Advocacy

Representation and advocacy of the sector; communicating, on your behalf, to industry regulators and policy makers, at both state and federal levels.

Feedback

Opportunities to convey your feedback and concerns to relevant stakeholders, via member surveys and consultations.

Input

The right to vote on decisions at Associations general meetings, as well as representation and participation in advisory and working groups.