We invite you to have your say on the next phase of child safety reforms. Following the national Review of Child Safety Arrangements under the National Quality Framework, a range of regulatory and non-regulatory changes are being introduced to strengthen child safety, transparency, educator capability, and provider accountability across the sector. These reforms reflect a shared commitment to ensuring all children are safe and supported in high-quality education and care

Consultation is now open, as State and Federal Education Ministers progress the next stage of reform. ACA WA is seeking input from providers and sector leaders on implementation and practical considerations. Your insights and operational perspectives will play a critical role in shaping how these reforms are applied in practice and informing future directions.

WHY THIS MATTERS

• Reforms will directly impact provider operations, workforce, and compliance
• Current consultation phase will influence how reforms are implemented in WA
• ACA nationally is collecting real provider insights to inform government

WHAT IS ACA WA DOING

• Leading statewide consultation sessions during April
• Gathering structured provider feedback
• Preparing a formal sector submission
• Working directly with government stakeholders

CONTINUE TO HAVE YOUR SAY UNTIL  TUE 28 APRIL

ACA Feedback has now closed contributions will now inform ACA WA’s formal submission to Government. 

Though ACA WA sessions have been held, you may submit written feedback to government via the survey link.

This survey should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and will close at 5:00pm AEST Tuesday 28 April 2026.

CONSULTATION RESOURCES

Please review the session slides below prior to the meeting, as these will form the basis of discussion. Supporting documents are included for those seeking further detail on the proposed reforms.

Supporting document - detail

Consultation Information Paper 6th March

Supporting document - summary

ACA WA Blueprint of  Information Paper

This is a summary of the consultation paper for a quick overview through a slide presentation. More detail is found in the actual Consultation Paper above.

Slides (recommended – guides sessions)

ACA National Child Safety Reforms Slides

A set of slides which will be facilitated by ACA member sessions held across the Australia to inform a national response that captures each juridstrictions concerns.