News & Updates
Meet Our Educators: Caroline – Early Childhood Teacher at Simply Sunshine
Traveling across the world with a three-year-old was challenging but very worth it for Caroline ...
How to Attract and Retain Quality Staff
At the Childcare Leadership Alliance (CLA), we champion high-quality early childhood education across Australia. We ...
Meet Our Educators: Ariel – Early Childhood Teacher at Simply Sunshine
Ariel is a teacher from the Philippines and is working as an Early Childhood Teacher ...
Big Win at the Queensland Mining Awards!
We are beyond excited to announce that the Childcare Leadership Alliance won the Community, Staff Engagement, ...
Meet Our Educators: Faith – Early Childhood Teacher at Simply Sunshine Kindergarten
Faith came here with her husband Hesbon who was a teacher in Kenya, he now ...
The Childcare Leadership Alliance: Championing the Essential Role of Early Childhood Educators
At the Childcare Leadership Alliance (CLA), we stand firmly behind the exceptional work of Early ...
The Heartbeat of Queensland: Why Regional Communities Need Our Support
Queensland's identity is deeply rooted in its vast, diverse landscape, and at the heart of ...
Ensuring Regional Queensland Children Get the Early Learning They Deserve
The vast landscapes of Queensland hold immense opportunity, but for families in regional communities like ...
Advocacy Tips for Supporting Regional Childcare: Give Your Community a Brighter Future
For families in regional Australia, accessing quality, affordable early childhood education and care can feel ...
Investing in Tomorrow: Early Learning and the Future of Regional Queensland
From the expansive outback to the lively coastal towns, Queensland is known for its diverse ...
Opportunity to attend the C&K conference in Brisbane in July 2024
The CLA, along with the generous support of The Local Buying Foundation and the Foundation ...
Embracing Diversity: The Role of Early Childhood Education and Care
In the tapestry of humanity, diversity weaves a vibrant pattern that shapes the world we ...
Early Childhood Education and Care: Why it’s central to a thriving community
In the bustling tapestry of a thriving community, one crucial thread often overlooked is the ...
Childcare Leadership Alliance Launches “These Are Our Children” Initiative, Calling for Community Support
We are so proud to announce the launch of "These Are Our Children," a ...
Ways You Can Show Your Support to The Educators Within Your Community
Early childhood educators play a pivotal role in shaping the future generations by nurturing and ...
Christmas is celebrated in ECEC
In the diverse and inclusive landscape of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the holiday ...
These Are Our Children: Why Everyone Needs to Care About Quality Early Childhood Education and Care
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, we can all agree on one thing: ...
Early Childhood Education and Care: Why it’s central to a thriving community
In the bustling tapestry of a thriving community, one crucial thread often overlooked is the ...
Finding your work family
Most of us spend more time at work than we do with our families and ...
Stable, strong relationships build stable, strong brains
(and that's why we all need to be concerned about the retention of educators) In ...
Empowering Regional Communities Through Childcare: The CLA Story
In 2022, the Childcare Leadership Alliance (CLA) emerged as a beacon of hope for regional ...
Discovering the Benefits of Country Living
People who live and work in regional areas enjoy a sense of community and a ...
Why Work with Children
Working with children is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career choice. Not only do you ...
Nurturing Our Future: The Collective Importance of Early Childhood Education and Care
Quality, sustainable early childhood education and care (ECEC) helps to lay a strong foundation for ...
Ready for an Adventure?
A few years ago, my husband and I packed our bags, booked our flights and ...
