Welcome to It Takes A Village
We are the national voice of community-based education and care services.
Building a strong sector is at the heart of what we do. We support and champion early childhood and outside school hours care services, work with governments, and advocate for an Australia where every child has access to free, quality education and care.
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We offer professional development, training and consultancy for early childhood and OSHC educators, teachers and leaders.
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Become a member today and join hundreds of early childhood and outside school hours care services that train, grow and take action with us. Membership starts at $109 for educators and just $379 for your whole service!
- 25% off all professional development and learning for single site and multi-site members, including support visits to your service
- Free phone advice for all your tricky questions
- Must-know policy and compliance updates
- Service management tools and resources
- A voice in your corner, on the issues that matter to you
- And more…
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Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
It Takes A Village acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of this nation and the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the strength of family connection and kinship within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their ongoing dedication to educating and caring for children. The sovereignty of these lands was never ceded. We support Treaty.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed away.
We would like to thank Yorta Yorta and Gunnai artist Dixon Patten for creating this artwork which depicts our organisation’s cultural learning journey.
Before children even start school, they're already noticing patterns, like who does which jobs, who gets to lead, and who is praised for being quiet or active. Left unchallenged, these messages can become lifelong beliefs.
💜 This Sunday is International Women's Day 💜
As an educator, you are in a unique position to help shape the minds of the next generation. ✨
Good news! By celebrating a day that highlights the strengths and achievements of women all over the world, children can see that all genders and all ways of being are equally capable, valued and respected. 🫶
Looking for more ways to challenge the idea that there are certain ways to 'be' a boy or girl? 💡
In the article 'Fostering respectful relationships in education and care settings' on page 6 of Embrace magazine #18, Rachael Bye, an Early Childhood Resource Officer at Darebin Council provides tips to help children shape a positive understanding of gender and look at others with fairness, respect and kindness:
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Last Friday, we held the very first meeting of the new Educational Leader Network. 🎉
Leaders gathered at the It Takes A Village Preston office, hosted by professional consultants Aisha and Anthony. 💙💜💚
It was inspiring and energising to see Educational leaders take time out of their busy roles to meet together and reflect on how they want to grow in their leadership and improve their practice. ✨
There was a diverse group of leaders in the room, with representation from Family Day Care, OSHC and early childhood services. One of our regional leaders was so excited about the session that she travelled all the way from Castlemaine to attend in person! 🙌
We look forward to more fantastic discussions in the next session in April, which will be held online to support the participation of our valued regional services. 🫶 ... See MoreSee Less
👋 OSHC friends! Look what just dropped! 👀👀
Are you ready to gather with some of the most innovative and passionate voices in the sector and beyond? ✨
We still can't believe this year's line-up for the OSHC Conference 2026. 🤯
Check out the just-released full program to see what we've got in store!
📌 itav.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OSHC-Conference-2026-program.pdf
Want a quick snapshot? Download our handy Program at a glance:
📌 itav.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OSHC-Conference-2026-program-glance.pdf
It Takes A Village or NOSHSA member? Great news! You get 25% off your ticket!
+ Early bird discount applies up to March 31, so get booking! 👇👇
📌 itav.org.au/event/the-oshc-conference-2026/
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