CELA membership FAQs

Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) is a not-for-profit peak body representing over 1,800 members employing more than 27,000 educators and teachers across Australia. We advocate for quality early childhood education and care and support our members through expert advice, training, and resources. 

CELA members receive: 

• Support: Access to our 1800 helpline for expert guidance on operational, compliance, and policy-related queries. 

• Resources: Over 100 tools, policies, and templates in an online resource library. 

• Training Discounts: Up to 20% discount on professional learning and consultancy services. 

• Publications: Free subscription to Rattler magazine and weekly Member News updates. 

• Advocacy: Participation in shaping sector policy through surveys and panels. 

• Job Board: Free job postings to a network of over 20,000 professionals. 

• Free webinars: Join our bi-monthly ‘Essential Insights’ webinars live, or access a recording in our member library.  

CELA works with policy makers to amplify the voices of community and small providers. We focus on key issues such as: 

• Ensuring professional wages for educators 

• Expanding community-led services 

• Improving access for vulnerable children  

Members are regularly invited to contribute to surveys and advisory panels. 

Read more about our advocacy here.  

An historical library of digital copies of Rattler magazine are available in the member resource library. 

Explore archives

New issues will be emailed to you each April and September, and an annual compendium will be posted to you in December.  

To log in to your CELA account, simply visit the link below and enter your email address and password. If you'd like to view your password as you type, click on the eye icon. 

Website Link: https://www.cela.org.au/signin 

Email Login: [enter email] 

Password: [enter password] 

Hint: Click on the eye icon to reveal the password as you type it. 

If you're unsure of your password, click the "Forgot your password" option when logging in. You will receive an automated email to the registered email address for the Member Hub, containing a link to reset your password. 

For further assistance, please call 1800 157 818 or email membership@cela.org.au 

The Member Hub offers easy access to a wide range of member benefits, including invoices, announcements, new publications, and advocacy updates. 

Stay informed about sector developments with resources such as the Rattler magazine, weekly Member News emails, and Amplify! Blog articles, keeping you up to date on regulatory changes and sector news. 

The hub also links to our professional training booking page, where your member discount of up to 20% is automatically applied. Additionally, it offers a platform to post job vacancies on a dedicated job board, reaching over 20,000 people. 

Explore more than 100 eBooks, magazines, samples policies, toolkits and templates. Our library is your ultimate resource for writing effective policies, ensuring your operations are seamless and compliant with the National Law and Regulations under the National Quality Framework. 

Lastly, the hub provides a streamlined platform for managing your membership details and renewing subscriptions. 

The member resource library contains over 100 operational tools, policies, and templates tailored to the early education sector. 

Explore the library

There are a few ways to explore the member resource library.  

• Type the name of what you’re looking for into the search bar 

• Use one of the drop down filters to search by category, job title or topic 

• Head to our listing page and see all resources listed on one page at a glance 

Still can’t see what you’re looking for? Email membership@cela.org.au and we’ll direct you straight to it.  

1. Pay Online via Zoho Secure Pay (Credit Card): 
   You can securely renew your membership online using a credit card. The payment link is provided in the body of your renewal email, along with your renewal invoice. 

2. Online via the CELA Member Hub: 
   To renew online, please click on the following direct link: 
   Renew Your Membership 

3. By Direct Deposit: 
   Bank Details: 
   BSB: 032 067 
   Account No: 383 540 
   Account Name: Community Early Learning Australia 
   Please remember to include your invoice number, which starts with "INVM," when making the payment. 

4. By Phone with Credit Card: 
   For assistance, you can also renew over the phone using a credit card. 

CELA’s support line is a trusted resource for early education professionals seeking expert advice and practical solutions to everyday challenges.  

Our team provides guidance on a wide range of issues, including navigating government funding schemes, clarifying regulations, resolving workplace conflicts, and developing best-practice policies and procedures.  

Whether you need help preparing for an Assessment and Rating visit, managing complex family dynamics, or addressing staff wellbeing, we’re here to support you with tailored advice and resources. With a deep understanding of the early childhood sector, CELA helps you confidently address challenges and deliver high-quality education and care. 

If you have a service membership, you and your entire team (including your committee) can call CELA. 

1. You must be logged into the Member Hub. 

2. From your dashboard, click on "My Job Postings" in the menu on the left-hand side. 

3. Click on "Post a New Job". 

4. Fill in all the required fields and submit the job. 

Once submitted, your job will be posted live within 3 business days, after approval by the administrator. 

Simply log in to your member hub, navigate to the training calendar, and fill out the booking form. The discount will be applied automatically at check out.