Close The "Under The Roof" Loophole Petition Update: Behind-the-Scenes Advocacy Gains Momentum

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for continuing to stand with us in the call to close the “Under the Roof” loophole in early childhood staffing ratios. Your voices have helped bring national attention to a regulatory gap that affects child safety, educator wellbeing, and sector integrity.

We’re pleased to share that we at Aussie Childcare Network has been working behind the scenes to amplify this campaign. Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken strategic steps to build momentum and secure broader support, including:

• Contacting key decision makers across ACECQA, the NSW Department of Education, and the NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning
• Engaging sector leaders and advocacy groups to align messaging and share real-world examples
• Promoting the petition across educator networks and social platforms, helping us reach thousands more supporters

These efforts are part of a coordinated push to ensure that staffing ratios reflect actual supervision—not just technical compliance. Every child deserves to be actively cared for, and every educator deserves clarity and support.

We’ll continue to keep you updated as responses come in and new allies join the movement. In the meantime, please keep sharing the petition and encouraging others to add their voice:

Sign and Share the Petition

Together, we’re building a safer, fairer future for early childhood education.

With gratitude,
The Team At Aussie Childcare Network