Building Inclusive Practice: ACECQA’s New e-Learning Module for Educators

ACECQA has launched a new Introduction to Inclusive Practice e-learning module in 2026, designed to strengthen educators’ confidence and skills in creating inclusive environments across early childhood education and care services. This free, self-paced course is a practical professional development opportunity aligned with the National Quality Framework.

What the Module Offers

• Focus: Building foundational knowledge of inclusive practice in early childhood settings.
• Format: Online, self-paced learning accessible to all educators.
• Cost: Free of charge, making it widely accessible.
• Certificate: Issued upon completion, useful for professional portfolios and compliance records.

Key Learning Areas

The module introduces educators to:

• Understanding Inclusion: What inclusive practice means under the National Quality Framework.
• Practical Strategies: How to adapt environments, routines, and interactions to support diverse needs.
• Reflective Practice: Encouraging educators to examine their own attitudes and approaches.
• Collaboration: Working with families, communities, and specialists to support children’s participation.
• Compliance Connection: Strengthening alignment with ACECQA’s quality standards and sector expectations.

Why It Matters for Educators

• Supports Quality Improvement: Directly links to Quality Area 1 (Educational Program and Practice) and Quality Area 5 (Relationships with Children).
• Professional Growth: Adds to your ongoing learning record and demonstrates commitment to inclusive practice.
• Practical Impact: Helps educators scaffold learning for children with diverse abilities, cultural backgrounds, and experiences.
• Sector Reform Alignment: Reflects ACECQA’s broader push for equity and inclusion across services.

 How Educators Can Use It

• Team Training: Services can embed the module into induction or ongoing PD programs.
• Reflective Discussions: Use the content as a springboard for staff meetings or quality improvement planning.
• Documentation: Record completion in professional development logs for compliance audits.Family Engagement: Apply strategies to strengthen inclusive communication with families.

Action Steps

1. Access the module via ACECQA’s eLearning platform.
2. Schedule time individually or as a team to complete it.
3. Document completion for your professional development records.
4. Integrate learnings into your Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)

This ACECQA module is a timely, accessible resource for educators to strengthen inclusive practice, meet compliance expectations, and enrich children’s experiences. Embedding it into service-wide PD will maximize its impact.

For more information and to access the e-module: Introduction To Inclusive Practice