At the CLA, we understand that providing quality, sustainable childcare in regional communities requires exceptional leadership. Unlike metropolitan providers who benefit from larger talent pools and extensive support networks, you face unique challenges in attracting, recruiting, and retaining your educators.

This section is dedicated to supporting you with the tools, resources, and connections you need to build a resilient and thriving service, ensuring your community continues to prosper.

Toolkits and Resources

We’ve curated a collection of practical tools and guides to help you address the unique challenges of leading a regional childcare service. Our toolkits are designed to help you build a resilient and thriving service by focusing on key areas of business management, recruitment, and staff retention.

Place Based Funding Program

The CLA’s PBF Program provides strategic financial support to help regional services attract, retain, and develop a high-quality workforce. Whether you are claiming for individual educator recruitment costs or seeking support for a service-wide innovative project, the PBF Program is designed to increase local childcare capacity and ensure the long-term sustainability of our sector. Explore program details, resources and templates to begin your application.