Member Resources

Sample Required Policies

Interactions with Children (National & NSW)

A positive atmosphere and the wellbeing of children within an education and care setting is promoted through responsive care and quality interactions with children. 

Updated: May 2026

Simple Guides

Early Childhood Education Theorists

This simple guide introduces you to the best-known early childhood education theorists and how you can further explore new ideas and contemporary theory.

Reviewed: March 2026

Simple Guides

Children's Rest and Sleep Documentation (3-5 years)

The Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations outline requirements to ensure all children are safe while enrolled in early education and care services. Sleep and rest time can be a time when children’s safety may be at risk.

This Simple Guide includes links to safe sleep and rest resources relating to the 3-5yr age group, and a template for pre-rest/sleep check.

Reviewed: March 2026

Simple Guides

Approaching Difficult Conversations with Colleagues and Managers

In this Simple Guide, we will explore how to prepare for a difficult conversation, key communication skills to employ, how to structure the conversation, and case study examples to show how these skills can be used in familiar scenarios.

Reviewed: March 2026

Member News Editions

Member News 15 June 2026

15 Jun 2026
In this edition: Spotlight on governance, CCS hourly rate caps and family income thresholds increasing, CELA training: July to December sessions are open for booking!, Explainer: 9% increase in child care CPI, 4.75% minimum wage increase announced, plus more!

Forms

Team Meeting Agenda & Minutes Template

An agenda for team meetings is important because it gives a clear plan of what will be discussed, helping to keep everyone focused and organised.

Updated: June 2026

Forms

Legislative Changes Checklist - National and State-territory Based

As Member resources are updated relating to these changes, we will update the checklist. 

This checklist has been developed to help services understand and respond to recent legislative changes under the National Quality Framework and related state/territory legislation. The checklist includes legislative changes from 1st September 2025 to 27th February, and 24th April 2026.

Updated: June 2026

Sample Required Policies

Protected Disclosures Policy

Our Protected Disclosure (Whistleblower) Policy ensures that all staff, families, and community members can safely raise concerns about misconduct, breaches of law, or risks to children without fear of retaliation.

Updated: June 2026

Forms

Service Device Register

The service register records the information required by the Education and Care Service’s (Supply, Authorisation and Use of Devices) Order 2025 for service-supplied devices and the authorisation for possession or control of personal devices.

Updated: March 2026
    

Sample Required Policies

Preschool-Based Fee Policy

The Education and Care Services National Regulations require approved providers to ensure their services have policies and procedures in place for the payment of fees and the provision of a statement of fees charged by the service.

Updated: May 2026

Sample Required Policies

Code of Conduct Policy - Staff and Committee Management

Our education and care service is committed to a code of professional conduct, upholding ethical principles and professional standards that guide decision-making and practice at the service. 

Updated: May 2026

Member News Editions

Member news 5 June 2026

5 Jun 2026
In this edition: Stronger governance starts here, Professional development survey 2026, 4.75% minimum wage increase announced, International Day of Play: Thursday 11 June, Have you explored AERO’s Early Learning Trajectories tool?, Plus more!