ACECQA Professional Development

The Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) provides professional development resources and information designed to improve quality outcomes for children in education and care settings across Australia. As the national body supporting governments to implement the National Quality Framework (NQF), ACECQA offers a range of learning resources including free NQF eLearning modules that cover foundational aspects of the children's education and care sector — from an introduction to the sector and overview of the NQF to detailed guidance on the National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard, and approved learning frameworks. These modules are designed for both new educators entering the sector and experienced professionals looking to refresh or deepen their understanding of their role within the quality framework. ACECQA's professional development offerings are particularly valuable because they come directly from the authoritative source on quality standards in Australian early childhood education and care. For educators, centre directors, and service providers, engaging with ACECQA's resources ensures alignment with the national standards that underpin assessment and rating processes, and supports continuous quality improvement in early childhood settings.