YWCA Canberra’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Care (SAC) programs are grounded in respect, trust, safeguarding, and a commitment to creating environments where every child feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. We have a strong commitment to safety and to empowering children to have a voice in the service they attend. 

Legislation and regulatory framework 

YWCA Canberra abides by the legislation and regulations that govern education and care services for children. Our Early Childhood Education and Care and School Age Care programs operate under the Education and Care Services National Law (ACT) Act 2011 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations, which form part of the National Quality Framework for children’s education and care in Australia. 

Families can access more information about the legislative and regulatory framework through: 

• Education and Care Services National Law (ACT) Act 2011: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2011-42 

• National Law and National Regulations overview (ACECQA): https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-law-regulations 

YWCA Canberra Policies 

YWCA Canberra is committed to being open and transparent with families about our standards, approaches, and policies. We value and welcome feedback from families to help us review and strengthen our policies. 

Please contact childcareaccounts@ywca-canberra.org.au to request access to YWCA Canberra policies.