ACT Playgroups Association of Inc.
PO Box 513
Jamison Centre ACT 2614
Ph: 1800 171 882 (free in ACT)
Fax: (02) 6251 9887
Website:
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/act 
ACT Council of Social Service Inc.
PO Box 849
Mawson ACT 2607
Ph: (02) 6202 7200
Fax: (02) 6281 4192
Email:
actcoss@actoss.org.auWebsite:
http://www.actcoss.org.au/ Provides representation and advocacy for community sector organisation and low income and disadvantaged people in the ACT.
Family Day Carers' Association (ACT) Inc.
PO Box 2139
Kambah ACT 2902
Ph: (02) 6293 2002
Fax: (02) 6293 2002
Email:
familydaycarersact@hotmail.com.auState association representing interests of Family Day care carers in the ACT.
ACT Multicultural Council Inc.
PO Box 394
Civic Square ACT 2608
Ph: (02) 6249 8994
Fax: (02) 6248 6767
Email:
actmc@bigpond.com.au Provides a source of advocacy and representation for migrants of non-english speaking cultures which is highly relevant to their needs and circumstances.
The Family Day Care Carers' Association of NSW Inc
PO Box 3589
Wamberal NSW 2260
Ph: (02) 4822 3394
State carers association representing the interests of Family Day Care carers in NSW. Members are carers with Federally Funded Family Day Care Schemes and are represented throughout the State. Executive meetings are held bi-monthly in Sydney. A quarterly newsletter to keep members informed.
Child Care New South Wales
PO Box 660
Parramatta NSW 2124
Ph: 1300 556 330
Fax: 1300 557 228
Email:
admin@childcarensw.com.auWebsite:
http://www.childcarensw.com.au/ State Peak body which represents private sector in NSW.
Mobile Children's Services Association of NSW Inc
PO Box 39
Boolaroo NSW 2284
Ph: (02) 4958 7888
Fax: (02) 4958 7888
Email:
mrsansw@acay.com.auResource and Advocacy for Mobile Children's Services, supporting their work with isolated and disadvantaged communities in rural, remote and urban areas.
Early Childhood Australia (NSW) Inc
PO Box 24
Erskinneville NSW 2043
Ph: (02) 9557 3113
Fax: (02) 9557 3131
Email:
ecansw@earlychildhood.org.auEstablished in 1938, Early Childhood Australia is a national non profit advocacy organisation that speaks on behalf of children from birth to eight years.
National Association of Community-based Children's Services – NSW
PO Box 221
Summer Hill 2130
Ph: (02) 8922 6434
Fax: (02) 8922 6445
Advocacy and lobbying organisation for non-profit community owned children's services throughout Australia. NACBCS is the peak representative group for these services.
Country Children's Service Association
PO Box 118
Katoomba NSW 2780
77 Parke Street
Katoomba NSW 2780
Ph: (02) 4782 1470
Fax: (02) 4782 4425
Email:
office@ccsa-nsw.asn.au Country Children's Services Association is a non-profit, non-government, state-wide organisation that supports the management of high quality early childhood education and care through information provision, training and advocacy.
Playgroup NSW Inc
PO Box 6665
WETHERILL PARK DC 1851
Ph: (02) 9604 5513
Website:
http://www.playgroupnsw.com.au/
Local Government Association of NSW Shires Association of NSW
GPO Box 7003
Sydney NSW 2001
Ph: (02) 9242 4000
Fax: (02) 9242 4111
Email:
Lgsa@lgsa.org.auWebsite:
www.lgsa.org.au/site/ Represents Local Government in federal and state matters. Peak State Bodies representing all local government and related bodies in NSW.
NSW Family Day Care Association
PO Box N107
Petersham North NSW 2049
Ph: (02) 9572 9440
Ph: 1800 157 818 (press 2)
Fax: (02) 4588 6028
Email:
nswfdc@optusnet.com.auRepresents Family Day Care interests and provides advice and support to service operator, staff and caregivers.
Council of Social Service of NSW
66 Albion Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Ph: (02) 9211 2599
Fax: (02) 9281 1968
Email:
info@ncoss.org.auWebsite:
http://www.ncoss.org.au/ Promote the role of non-government organisations in the efficient and effective provision of appropriate community services, and in particular, seek a recognised role for the community welfare sector in national policy-making.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia Inc. - NSW Chapter
PO Box 4752
North Rocks NSW 2151
Ph: (02) 9873 2593
Fax: (02) 9872 8251
Email:
admin@ecia-nsw.org.auWebsite:
http://www.ecia-nsw.org.au/ An association of parents and professionals working together to promote the interests of young children with special needs and their families.
Darwin Family Day Care Inc.
PO Box 43120
Casuarina NT 0811
Ph: (08) 8945 2945
Fax: (08) 8945 2989
Email:
info@daycaredarwin.com.auTo coordinate quality home based childcare and to develop and implement a range of high quality services to meet the needs of Families, Industry and the Community.
NT Outside School Hours Care Association
PO Box 43083
Casuarina NT 0811
Ph: (08) 8945 0193
Fax: (08) 8985 2050
Represents and promotes Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services in the Northern Territory. This organisation is the peak group for OSHC services in the Northern Territory and is affiliated with the national body NOSHSA.
Early Childhood Australia
PO Box 41936
Casuarina NT 0811
Ph: (08) 8986 7142
Fax: (08) 8947 2884
Email:
ecant@earlychildhood.org.auAdvocacy for Children's rights. The organisation is a Branch of the Early Childhood Australia which is a national non-profit organisation committed to working for the wellbeing of young children.
Northern Territory Council of Social Service
PO Box 1128
Nightcliff NT 0814
Ph: (08) 8948 2665
Fax: (08) 8948 4590
Email:
admin@ntcoss.org.au
Local Government Association of NT
PO Box 2017
Parap NT 0804
Ph: (08) 8936 2888
Fax: (08) 8941 2665
Website:
http://www.lgant.nt.gov.au/ Represents local government on national forums. It provides specialist services to councils. Promotes Local Govt to the Community and the media.
Playgroup Association of NT Inc.
Playgroup House
Cnr McMillars and Lee Point Roads
Marrara NT 0812
PO Box 13
Nightcliff NT 0814
Ph: (08) 8945 7775
Fax: (08) 8927 0608
Provides support and services for families with children 0-5 years attending playgroups.
An association of parents and professionals working together to promote the interests of young children with special needs and their families.
Alice Springs Family Day Care Inc.
PO Box 1764
Alice Springs NT 0870
Ph: (08) 8952 2906
Fax: (08) 8952 3010
Email:
office@asfdc.org.auChildcare Queensland Inc
PO Box 137
Springwood Qld 4127
Ph: (07) 3808 2366
Ph: 1300 365 325
Fax: (07) 3808 2466
Email: childcareqld@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.childcareqld.org.au/
Childcare Queensland is the peak private long day childcare centre association in Queensland. Childcare Queensland is a member of Australian Childcare Alliance.
Queensland Children's Activities Network QCAN Inc.
PO Box 340
Alderley QLD 4051
Ph: (07) 3352 3499
Fax: (07) 3352 3288
Email:
info@qcan.org.auWebsite:
http://www.qcan.org.au/ Provides support and advice to OSHC services, such as: resource & advisory service, in service training for staff and committees, resource materials, lobbying.
National Association of Community Based Children's Services - Queensland
21 Arnwood Place
EKIBIN QLD 4121
Ph: (07) 3892 3408
Fax: (07) 3832 7610
Advocate for the development of Community Based Children's Services, across Australia. Provides a support network. Initiates & coordinates public action to promote & defend community based children's services.
Family Day Care Association Office Qld Inc.
PO Box 1109
Coorparoo QLD 4151
Ph: (07) 3847 6900
Fax: (07) 3847 6924
Email:
fdcqld@fdcqld.orgWebsite:
http://www.fdcqld.org/ Represents Family Day Care interests and provides advice and support to sponsors, staff and caregivers.
Local Government Association of Queensland
PO Box 2230
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Ph: (07) 3000 2216
Fax: (07) 3252 4473
Email:
desley_renton@LGAQ.asn.auWebsite:
http://www.lgaq.asn.au/ Peak industry body for local councils in QLD.
Early Childhood Australia Inc. - Qld Branch Inc.
PO Box 685
Spring Hill QLD 4004
Ph: (07) 3352 4640
Fax: (07) 3352 3256
Early Childhood Association Queensland Branch (ECA Qld) is a state branch of the National ECA organisation which is a broadly based national non-government, non-profit advocacy organization that speaks out on behalf of all young children. ECA is known and respected for the quality and impact of its leadership and advocacy on behalf of young children, and has been a voice for children since 1938. Membership is across all sectors of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Playgroup Queensland
PO Box 339
Alderley QLD 4051
Ph: (07) 38559600
Fax: (07) 3855 9699
Email:
info@playgroupqld.com.auPlaygroup Queensland is a community based, non profit family support organisation operating with a large volunteer network across Queensland. Playgroup Queensland has approximately 1300 Playgroups and over 17,000 family members.
Queensland Care Providers Association Inc
115 Holberton Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Ph: 0500 555 594
Fax: 0500 555 594
An Association of Family Day Care Carers from Queensland acting as the Care Providers representative at State and National levels. Resources, training, conferences, newsletters and workshops are organised for Carers.
Early Childhood Intervention Association - Qld Chapter
40 Currong St
Kenmore QLD 4068
Ph: (07) 3237 0919
Early Childhood Australia (SA)
C/o Lady Gowrie Child Centre
39a Dew Street
Thebarton SA 5031
Ph: (08) 8352 5144
Fax: (08) 8234 1217
State Peak body representing the early childhood industry. The association conducts studies into, and makes comments on, early childhood issues and provides advice to children's services and the Department.
ChildCare South Australia Inc
PO Box 406
Hindmarsh SA 5007
Email:
acccsa@internode.on.netAssociation representing licensees of childcare centres at both State Association and Federal levels.
National Association of Community Based Children's Services - SA (NACBCS - SA)
2 Caryn Place
Wattle Park SA 5066
Ph: (08) 8231 0941
Fax: (08) 8231 0949
State peak advocacy and lobbying group for community based children's services, with a particular focus on community based long day care.
Outside School Hours Care Association of SA
PO Box 95
North Adelaide SA 5006
Fax: (08) 8268 8065
Email:
oshcsa@senet.com.auWebsite:
http://www.oshcsa.org.au/ We aim to promote, resource and support non-profit OSHC Services, staff and management committees, whilst at the same time assisting and advising in the establishment of services, and creating and promoting public awareness of OSHC services.
Community Children's Centres SA
c/o Catholic Womens League Community Children's Centre
178 East Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8223 5469
Email:
cwlccc@bigpond.net.auWebsite:
http://www.sachildcare.com.au/ Advocation for and promotion of community based child care centres.
Local Government Association of SA
GPO Box 2693
Adelaide SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8224 2031
Fax: (08) 8232 6336
Website:
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au Its main objectives are to promote the interests and rights of members and efficient performance of local government in South Australia. To monitor and take action in relation to any legislation affecting members.
South Australian Council of Social Service Inc.
Marjorie Black House
47 King William Rd
UNLEY SA 5061
Ph: (08) 8305 4222
Fax: (08) 8272 9500
Email:
sacoss@sacoss.org.auWebsite:
http://www.sacoss.org.au/ Promote the role of non-government organisations in the provision of appropriate community services and seek a recognised role for the community welfare sector in policy-making. Advocacy for low income and disadvantaged South Australians.
Playgroup SA Inc
91 Prospect Road
PROSPECT SA 5082
Ph: (08) 8344 2722
Fax: (08) 8344 9722
Email:
info@playgroupsa.com.auWebsite:
http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/ Child Care Association of Tasmania
1 Jetty Road
Dodges Ferry TAS 7173
Ph: (03) 6265 9288
Fax: (03) 6265 9288
email:
gumnuttas@aol.comRepresents the private sector and is affiliated with the Australian Federation of Child Care Associations.
Tasmanian Family Day Council TAS. Inc.
Launceston Family Day Care
PO Box 799
Launceston TAS 7250
Ph: (03) 6331 0177
Fax: (03) 6331 0144
Email:
Itonfdc@bigpond.net.auThe Association is made up of 11 scheme members.
Playgroup Tasmania Inc
c/- Playgroup Tasmania
PO Box 472
Moonah TAS 7009
Ph: (03) 6228 0362
Fax: (03) 6228 0362
Email:
eo@playgrouptas.org.auWebsite:
http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/ Promotion and support of community based playgroups.
Early Childhood Australia Inc. (TAS)
PO Box 306
Sandy Bay TAS 7006
Ph: (03) 6225 3954
Fax: (03) 6225 3898
Email:
ecatas@earlychildhood.org.auState Peak Body for Children's Services.
Professional Child Carers Association of Tasmania (FDC)
445 Nelson Road
MT Nelson TAS 7007
Ph: (03) 6223 7114
Fax: (03) 6223 7114
Support and Advocacy group for Family Day Care Carers in Tasmania.
Multicultural Council of Tasmania Inc
GPO Box 798
Hobart TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 6231 5067
Fax: (03) 6231 5069
Email:
mcot@tassie.net.auA voluntary community based organisation, peak body for ethnic organisations & member of the Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia to provide information and advisory service to constituent members, governments & the broader community.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia – Tasmania Chapter
174 Brooker Avenue
Hobart TAS 7000
Ph: (03) 6231 1625
Fax: (03) 6231 4246
Peak body representing state and territory associations for early childhood intervention. National organisation is comprised of two delegates from each state/territory and provides national perspective, advocacy, conference database, etc.
Tasmanian Council of Social Service
PO Box 1126
SANDY BAY TAS 7006
Ph: (03) 6231 0755
Fax: (03) 6223 6136
Email:
admin@tascoss.org.auWebsite:
http://tascoss.org.au/ TasCOSS acts as the coordinating body within Tasmania for non-government welfare organisations; promotes and upholds the rights of disadvantaged members of the community by supporting non-government welfare organisations.
Victorian Private Child Care Association Inc. (VPCCA)
30 Cranbourne Drive
Cranbourne VIC 3977
Ph: (03) 5995 0080
Fax: (03) 5995 0080
Email:
vpcca1@gmail.comThe VPCCA is the leading industry peak body representing Private Child Care in Victoria. It is a truly representative state association with members from right across the state and centres of various sizes.
Child Care Centres Association of Victoria Inc.
Suite 6
539 Highett Rd
Highett VIC 3190
Ph: (03) 9532 2017
Fax: (03) 9532 3336
Email:
info@cccav.org.auWebsite:
http://www.cccav.org.au/ As the largest childcare places provider in Victoria, CCCAV represents both Private and Community Based Children Services without bias.
Family Day Care Victoria Inc.
80 Dodds Street
Southbank VIC 3006
Ph: (03) 9686 9797
Fax: (03) 9686 9798
Email:
vfdca@vicnet.net.auProvides liaison between FDC Coordinators/Schemes.
Early Childhood Australia, Victorian Branch Inc.
PO Box 2080
Richmond South VIC 3121
Ph: (03) 9427 8474
Fax: (03) 9427 0018
Email:
ecavic@earlychildhood.org.auWebsite:
http://www.earlychildhoodvictoria.org.au/ State Peak body representing the early childhood field. Affiliated to National non-profit organisation committed to working for the wellbeing of young children. Develops and promotes policies on early childhood education and care.
Victorian Council of Social Service
Level 8
128 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9654 5050
Fax: (03) 9654 5749
Email:
vcoss@vcoss.org.auWebsite:
http://vcoss.org.au/ Promote the role of non-government organisations in the efficient & effective provision of appropriate community services, and in particular, seek a recognised role for the community welfare sector in state & national policy-making.
Municipal Association of Victoria
GPO Box 4326PP
Melbourne VIC 3001
Ph: (03) 9667 5555
Fax: (03) 9667 5550
Email:
inquiries@mav.asn.auWebsite:
http://www.mav.asn.au/ MAV is the statutory peak representative and lobbying body for Victorias 79 councils.
Playgroup Victoria
346 Albert Street
Brunswick VIC 3056
Ph: (03) 1800 171 882
Fax: (03) 9380 6733
Email:
pgvic@playgroup.org.auWebsite:
http://www.playgroup.org.au/ Statewide resource agency encouraging the community to start to join playgroup. Promotes, resources, and encourages playgrouping in Victoria. Refers families to local playgroups.
Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria Inc
150 Palmerston Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Ph: (03) 9349 4122
Fax: (03) 9349 4967
Email:
info@eccv.org.auPeak Body representing the interests of cultural diversity issues through state and federal governments in relation to equality of opportunity access and equality in delivery of service.
Victorian Home Based Carers Association
20 St John Wood Road
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Ph: (03) 9807 4424
Fax: (03) 9830 4486
Support organisation for carers. This support takes the form of representation in areas such as education, working conditions, professionalism, status. It also promotes FDC as a quality services and fosters the developments of professionalism.
Early Childhood Australia (WA)
The Gowrie
275 Abernethy Road
CLOVERDALE WA 6105
Email: ECAWA@earlychildhood.org.au
An umbrella organisation representing early childhood professionals, service providers and interested persons. Main object of Association to advocate on behalf of young children.
Childcare Association of WA Inc.
1/96 Waratah Boulevard
CANNING VALE WA 6155
Ph: (08) 9455 3228
Fax: (08) 9455 7837
Email: info&childcarewa.com
An association of child care operators, providing support and education to its members.
Family Day Care WA Inc.
26 Bolton Way
Orelia WA 6167
Ph: (08) 9439 2476
Fax: (08) 9439 2535
The peak association for FDC Schemes in WA. We aim to network and support scheme coordination units, improve the quality of FDC & its responsiveness to the needs of the community; to assist schemes in delivering services efficiently & promote FDC.
Playgroup of WA Inc.
PO Box 61
North Perth WA 6906
Ph: (08) 9228 8088
Ph: 1800 171 882
Fax: (08) 9228 3203
Email:
hotline@playgroupwa.com.auWebsite:
http://www.playgroupwa.com.au/ Playgroup WA (Inc) is a community based not for profit organisation. It services and supports existing playgroups and promotes the formation and development of new playgroups throughout WA.
Western Australian Council of Social Service
2 Delhi Street
West Perth WA 6005
Ph: (08) 9420 7222
Fax: (08) 9486 7966
Email:
info@wacoss.org.auWebsite:
http://www.wacoss.org.au/ Promote the role of non-government organisations in the efficient & effective provision of appropriate community services & in particular, seek a recognised role for the community welfare sector in national policy-making.
Carewest Association of Community Owned Non-profit Children's Services (WA) Inc. (NACBCS)
PO Box 2
Midland Business Centre
Midland WA 6936
Ph: (08) 6304 5680
State peak advocacy & support group representing all community based long day care centres.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (WA Chapter)
PO Box 638
Subiaco WA 6904
Ph: (08) 9270 6610
Fax: (08) 9249 4366
Email: denisel@dsc.wa.gov.au
An organisation representing parents & professionals involved in providing specialist support services to young children with developmental delays and disabilities and to their families.
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