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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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.
👋 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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📢 Minister Jess Walsh announced an end to under-the-roof ratios on Friday.
We are pleased to see the federal government adopt all of ACECQA's recommendations and ban this staffing loophole that puts children and educators at risk.
Read the Ministers' announcement:
📌 ministers.education.gov.au/clare/safety-early-education-and-care-update
We know many of our members have questions about how these changes will be implemented. We look forward to working with you to continue implementing high-quality practices that support the safety of children and educators in your service.
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Looking for a fun reminder that there's no such thing as 'girl stuff' and 'boy stuff'? 🤸♀️
This 'Everyone can like' poster from Elise Gravel - English is designed to teach children that anyone can enjoy anything that brings them joy, no matter their gender. Sometimes we adults need a reminder too!
Print and display the poster to promote gender equality at your service. 🎉
Find this poster + more FREE resources and inclusion tools in the February edition of Inclusion News:
📌 mailchi.mp/cccinc/the-ultimate-inclusion-resource-feb-2026
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