Why join?
Membership for early learning, kindergarten and OSHC service providers
Join more than 700 children’s services across Australia that rely on It Takes A Village (ITAV) for trusted advice, practical resources, professional learning and sector advocacy.
Supporting children’s services since 1971, we’re here to help you navigate challenges, make informed decisions and focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families.
Trusted by children’s service providers across Australia
Supporting children since 1971
Formerly known as Community Child Care Association (CCC).
700+ member services nationwide
Trusted by early learning, kindergarten and OSHC services across Australia.
With 25+ sector experts
Experienced consultants and inclusion professionals who understand the day-to-day realities of children’s services.
Government partnerships
Working with the Australian Department of Education and the Victorian Department of Education.
Thousands of educators and leaders supported every year
Through training, conferences and professional learning opportunities.
Why join It Takes A Village?
Support when you need it
Access expert advice on governance, compliance, workforce issues, policies, regulations and operational challenges affecting your service.
Save time
Share with your team practical templates, tools and resources developed specifically for early learning and OSHC services.
Invest in your team
Receive significant discounts on training, professional development, consultancy and specialist support.
Stay informed
Keep up to date with regulatory changes, sector developments, funding updates and emerging issues affecting the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
Be represented
Benefit from strong advocacy that ensures the voice of community-based children’s services is heard by government and key decision-makers.
Lead with confidence
Draw on more than five decades of sector knowledge and practical expertise to strengthen governance, build capability and support continuous improvement.
Who can become a member?
It Takes A Village membership is designed for operators of Australian children’s education and care services, including:
- Early learning services
- Kindergarten and preschool services
- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services
- Family day care services
- Occasional care services
- Not-for-profit children's services
- For-profit children's services
- Membership is also available for:
- Educators, students and other individuals
- Community organisations
- Early childhood education and care stakeholders
Everything included with your membership
- 25% discount* on training and professional learning
- Free helpdesk support
- Governance, compliance and management resources
- Member-only webinars and events
- Advocacy and sector representation
- Consultancy discounts*
- Practical templates and tools
- Special offers and member savings
- Access to sector expertise and advice
- Professional learning opportunities for leaders and educators
- Member-only offers through our membership partners
- *Excludes professional membership for individuals
What our members say
Membership options
Full membership
For eligible providers of children’s services seeking access to the full range of member benefits, support, advocacy and professional learning opportunities.
Associate membership
For service providers, organisations and individuals who wish to stay connected to the sector and access selected member benefits
Frequently asked questions
Who can join It Takes A Village?
Membership is open to a range of organisations and professionals across the early childhood education and care sector, including providers of early learning services, kindergartens, OSHC services, family day care services, occasional care services, as well as community organisations, individuals and sector stakeholders.
How much does membership cost?
Memberships start from $399 per year. Pricing may vary depending on the type and size of your organisation.
What support do members receive?
Members receive access to expert advice, helpdesk support, governance and compliance resources, professional learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, webinars, consultancy discounts and sector updates.
Do members receive training discounts?
Yes. Members receive a 25% discount on training and professional development opportunities (excludes professional membership for individuals).
What type of issues can It Takes A Village help with?
ITAV can provide guidance on governance, compliance, workforce and HR matters, policy development, operational issues, service management, regulatory requirements and sector developments.
Does It Takes A Village advocate on behalf of members?
Yes. Advocacy is a core part of our work. ITAV represents the interests of community-based children’s services and contributes to sector discussions, policy development and government engagement.
Is It Takes A Village only for early learning services?
No. ITAV supports a wide range of children’s services, including kindergartens, Outside School Hours Care, family day care, occasional care services and other organisations working within the ECEC sector.
Why choose It Takes A Village?
With a history dating back to 1971, more than 700 member services, and strong partnerships across government and the sector, ITAV provides trusted support, practical expertise and a powerful collective voice for children’s services.