CELA (Community Early Learning Australia) is the leading organization in Australia dedicated to early childhood education. We advocate for quality education and care for all Australian children, striving to ensure that every child has access to high-quality early education regardless of their economic circumstances or location. As a peak body, we provide expert support and guidance to our 1,800 members, who employ over 27,000 educators and teachers across the country.

Our members include community-managed not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and privately owned small providers offering a range of services including preschool, long day care, outside school hours care, and family day care. At CELA, our mission is to empower our members to deliver quality early education and care to all children in Australia. We influence policy makers and government by amplifying the voices of community-based and small providers.

We also promote the value and importance of community-based early education. CELA is a not-for-profit association funded by member contributions as well as income generated through training programs and consulting services. Our dedication to supporting early education and care professionals for over 44 years has made us the trusted choice in the industry.

Become a member of CELA today and gain access to a range of benefits and support from our sector specialists. Join us in our mission to create a better future for children and families through quality early education