The Australian Community Services Employers Association, Union of Employers is the peak Association body in Australia representing the interests of both profit and not for profit organisations throughout Australia. The ACSEA represents:- Parents and Citizens Associations Parents and Friends Associations Outside School Hours Care Kindergartens Preschools Child Care Centres Family Day Care Community Health / Allied Health Hostels Gyms Disability Groups Neighbourhood Centres and a variety of Community Services Respite Care Facilities The ACSEA was established in 1973 to represent employers in areas of the Industrial Relations, Human Resouces and Occupational Health and Safety with particular emphasis on organisations involved in providing Community Child Care, School Retail, Community Services and Family related services throughout Australia.  The ACSEA is a constituted as a corporate body under the Industrial Relations Act Qld 1999. Our objectives include: promoting the interest of our members in Australia. collating and distributing information that will improve our Member services, liaisons with all levels of Government relating to service matters, training, education and research to improve operating and management skills within the industry.