The Childcare Photography Safety Framework sets minimum industry-wide standards for consent, data security, child safety, and professional conduct.
It ensures every photographer operating in Australian early-learning settings meets the highest standards of safety, transparency, and professionalism.
We exist to ensure every child photographed in early learning settings is safe, respected, and cared for by professionals who uphold verified, measurable standards.
Families and centres can have complete confidence in certified photographers who prioritise:
The enforceable legislation under the NQF. These laws outline what centres must do to keep children safe — including supervision and privacy responsibilities when photography occurs.
The independent national authority. ACECQA guides and supports the NQF, promotes consistent practice, and publishes the National Model Code: Taking Images and Videos of Children in ECEC.
“The Education Department” in each state
These are the on-the-ground regulators who license and assess centres, investigate issues, and enforce the law.
Examples: VIC Department of Education, NSW Department of Education Early Childhood Directorate.
The nationally approved learning framework for children from birth to school age.
Approved by all Australian Governments under the NQF and supported by ACECQA.
Australia’s official standards for photography/videography in early childhood settings.
It is voluntary while governments consider legislative changes, but centres must demonstrate alignment for compliance and child-safety reasons.
A sector term that includes long day care (childcare centres), kindergarten/preschool, occasional care and some OSHC services.
A national benchmark for safe, professional childcare photography.