How will I be supported?
From the moment you submit your application and begin your journey, you will receive dedicated one-on-one support and be guided by FDCA through the recruitment process. Our application process is designed to make the process as smooth and simple as possible for you, so that we can connect you with a participating approved family day care service.
If your application is successful, an approved family day care service will support your journey along every step of the way, from setting up your business to welcoming families into your home.
This support will equip you with all the tools and training you need to open the doors of your family day are business.
As part of your journey, you’ll have regular contact with your service in the form of home visits, professional development, training and events to connect you with your fellow educators.
Not only will you receive support from your service, but as an FDCA member (membership is included with your Public Liability Insurance) you will have access to a wide range of member benefits that can assist you to build a successful family day care business. These benefits include:
- Exclusive FDCA Member Zone access which is an FDCA member's one stop shop for professional development, resources and marketing materials.
- Access to the Family Day Care Australia/Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub, which includes over 45 modules.
- On-demand phone support.
- Members-only resources and content available via the FDCA Member Zone to support you in your work.
- A FREE listing on the FDCA family day care locator that allows members to customise their listing with a profile page, photo and vacancy information to help you reach families directly and promote your family day care business.
- FDCA's Market My Business Hub – which provides free, professionally designed digital marketing resources to all members including flyers, brochures and posters.
- 24/7 access to FDCA’s Online Engagement and FDCA Insights Series via the FDCA Member Zone for professional development at your fingertips.
- An annual subscription to JiGSAW magazine – the only family day care specific magazine in Australia – delivered direct to your home or office, valued at $35.
- A FREE subscription to FDCA's weekly e-newsletter and bulletins to keep you up to date with what’s happening in the sector.
- The opportunity to participate in the Excellence in Family Day Care Awards.
- Opportunities to attend conferences, forums and other family day care events to connect with educators from across the country.
- Access to discounted family day care legal services subscriptions.
- Access to discounted member prices for insurance products, including loyalty discounts on insurance packages (after 12 months of membership).
- Access to discounted rates if you purchase your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check through FDCA.
- Access to premium funding arrangements that help you manage your budget by spreading the payments of membership.
To find out more about the Trial and becoming a family day care educator, select from the links below.
*Only a limited amount of funding is available as part of the Trial. Please note, not all eligible applicants are guaranteed start-up funding.
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