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Start Strong in 2026 with Free Resources
and Tools from FDCA
A new year brings new goals, new challenges and new opportunities and as an FDCA member, you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Did you know that your membership includes a growing suite of free, practical tools and professional resources designed to support your practice, strengthen your business and save you time and money throughout 2026.
Here’s what’s ready and waiting for you right now.
Professional Learning That Fits Around You - FDCA Learning Hub
Access high-quality professional development anytime, anywhere through the FDCA Learning Hub, available via the Learning Hub tab in your FDCA Member Zone and delivered in partnership with Early Childhood Australia.
With more than 45 self-paced online modules, the FDCA Learning Hub can support family day care professionals across a wide range of roles and experience levels, whether you’re refreshing your knowledge or building new skills.
Learn at your own pace, from the comfort of home, with professional learning that is current, meaningful and completely free for FDCA members.
Learn, Reflect and Engage with Sector Experts - Webinar: Marketing tor Family Day Care
This five-part series explores a variety of subjects across the topic of marketing for family day care.
Join Family Day Care Educator, Kirsty Thomas, Service Manager, Amy Pace and Director of Joella Marketing, Megan Barrow in discussions facilitated by FDCA Marketing and Events Manager, Matt Asmanas, as the group cover topics such as promoting and advertising, social media, professional marketing and tools and tips for marketing.
You can access this series, along with previous webinars via the video resources tab in your FDCA Member Zone.
Get Discovered by Families Looking for Care - Family Day Care Locator
The FDCA Family Day Care Locator remains a powerful tool for connecting families with approved educators. In 2025, more than 12,000 enquiries were generated for FDCA members!
Every member receives a free Locator listing that you can personalise, allowing you to showcase your service and attract new families, and now is the perfect time to update your profile to ensure your business stands out from the crowd. You can view short videos on how to update your listing here.
Optional upgrade packages are also available if you’d like to be pushed to the top of the search results in your area for increased visibility.
Marketing Materials Made Easy - FDCA Market My Business Hub
Promoting your family day care service is simple with FDCA’s Market My Business Hub. This resource gives you access to professionally designed, customisable marketing materials at the click of a button.
Choose from posters, flyers, postcards, brochures, videos or even create your own personalised family day care logo.
Simply complete an online form and your details will be added to digital files that will be emailed to you, so you can print what you need, when you need it.
All available free through your FDCA Member Zone via the Market My Business tab.
Practical Guidance at Your Fingertips - Resources and Factsheets
Your FDCA Member Zone also includes access to FDCA’s comprehensive Resource and Factsheet Library which includes a collection of tools to support your professional practice.
Resources include:
- FDCA’s Short Guide to Early Childhood Pedagogy
- Critical Reflection Tool and companion resource
- Safeguarding Children resource
- A wide range of downloadable factsheets covering key topics across family day care
You can even access our 2026 FDCA Wall Planner that can be printed in a large single page A1 format or a smaller 12-page A4 monthly version.
Designed to be practical, accessible and relevant to your everyday work.
What if I haven’t activated my FDCA Member Zone?
To activate your online account:
- Click here to activate your free account (for the best experience, use the latest Chrome browser)
- Enter your registered email address
- An email will then be sent to your email address; click on the 'create password' button
- Create and confirm your password
- Click here to login and enter your FDCA Member Zone.
