Bianca Dimitrovska, Cert III graduate

“My experience with ACEC was great I was able to get lots of help by not only my trainer but also from other staff when I needed it. The content of the course was good as it was aiding me in my workplace and teaching children new things within my studies. I would definitely recommend ACEC to anyone looking to study for Early Childhood Education.”

Kym Goodall, Director

“We have recently begun using ACEC as our training provider for our educators who are undertaking study to gain their Cert III qualifications. The College has been supportive and readily available to answer any questions that I, or my educators may have. The educators can move through the assessments feeling supported and guided. The content is easy to follow and well set out. We can’t fault our experience with the college so far and look forward to this continuing in the future”

Bright Beginnings ELC, Forbes NSW

Tara Odgers

Tara enjoys nothing more than supporting students to become confident in their abilities and working in a team with like-minded people who want to create supportive, individualised, and unique learning opportunities for students.

She has been in the Early Childhood sector from the moment she left school. During this time, key roles have included LCD, mobile preschools, before and after school care, an autism specific service as a ESDM therapist and then as a trainer for Centre Support before joining ACEC in 2022.

Michaela Glynn

Michaela has an impressive 33-year career in the Early Childhood Sector. She has worked across a wide range of settings, including private, council, and work-based centres, as well as preschools and occasional care services. Her diverse experience includes roles as a nanny in both Australia and London, Director of three Early Learning Centres in Sydney, Co-Ordinator of an After School and Vacation Care Centre, and Director/Area Manager of a Child Care Centre in Dubai.

For the past 11 years, Michaela has been a trainer and assessor in vocational education. She is passionate about developing skilled educators and is committed to role modelling and promoting best practices in the sector. Her dedication to a holistic approach is also demonstrated by her accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider.

Mark Tippett JP

Mark Tippett brings over 25 years of experience in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and eight years in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector, building on an earlier career in commercial art and graphic design. He has developed broad expertise in training and assessment design, RTO compliance and management, and quality assurance across multiple industries and Training Packages, including Business, Community Services, Health, Screen and Media, and Visual Arts.

Mark has contributed to a Subject Matter Expert Group (SMEG) for accredited qualifications in Active Volunteering and has led industry collaborations within the Creative Arts and Early Childhood sectors relating to revisions of national Training Packages. He is also an accredited proofreader and copy editor, a published author, and a practising professional artist. Mark is a certified Mental Health First Aider.

Danielle Roden

Dani has over 17 years’ experience in the Early Childhood Sector. Beginning with a Cert III traineeship when she left school and then working through the various roles and centres to become Director.

Dani joined ACEC in 2019 and enjoys working alongside the team as Administration Coordinator. She is passionate about supporting students in their enrolment through to completion of their qualifications.

Matthew Stapleton

Matthew Stapleton is a committed professional with a passion for enhancing vocational education and training for early career educators. With a strong background in education, design, and psychology, he has dedicated 23 years to working in the early childhood education and adult education sectors. Matthew’s experience includes working as a Head Teacher with TAFE NSW and as a teacher with the Department of Education NSW and Early Childhood Teacher.

As the owner of two high-quality early childhood education and care centres, Matthew has an in-depth understanding of the challenges that educators and students face daily. He leverages his expertise and experience to guide and support students to achieve the best possible outcomes. With more than 800 direct visits and collaborations with centres across Australia, Matthew has trained over 50,000 educators through seminars, training sessions, and conferences. He is also a published author and illustrator of children’s books about creativity called Wonder Wits, which have sold over 200,000 copies worldwide, and more recently, is the co-author of Babies in Groups: Expanding Imaginations. His work extensively explores how children experience belonging through group dynamics, outdoor risky play, and their connection to the environment. Matthew’s expertise is grounded in evidence-based practices and years of scholarly contribution.

Matthew is committed to improving the quality of vocational education and training for early career educators and is dedicated to supporting the early childhood education and care sector to achieve their educational and professional goals.

Thomas Hill

Tom’s expertise in business administration and postgraduate qualifications in Marketing have been the foundation for his success in the Early Childhood Education and Care and Vocational Education and Training sectors. His strategic thinking has led to the development and implementation of innovative plans that have resulted in the growth and expansion of businesses he has been involved in. Tom understands the importance of remaining an industry leader. His focus on strategy development and implementation has been central to this objective, ensuring his organisations are always at the forefront of the latest trends and technologies, keeping them competitive and relevant.

Tom’s experience in the Federal Government has proven to be an asset in his liaison with funding and regulatory authorities. Tom’s strategic approach has allowed his organisations to remain compliant with regulatory changes, ensuring their continued success and growth in the industry. Under Tom’s leadership, his organisations have continued to innovate and set new standards in the Early Childhood Education and Care and Vocational Education and Training sectors.

Quality Staff

At the Australian Community Education College (ACEC), our aim is to deliver HIGH QUALITY staff. Our focus goes further than simply training in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Graduates from ACEC are sought after in the Early Childhood sector and employers retain our graduates.

Integrated Training

Our training is integrated into the daily workflow and routines of our students.

This innovative approach is not only efficient for Services and for Students, it delivers a higher quality outcome at graduation.