Updated for September 2025 & January 2026 NQF Changes
Your childcare centre's policy manual, done right.
Get a complete, NQF-compliant policy and procedure pack - customised to your service type and state, aligned with every current regulation. Delivered in Word format within 5 business days.
The Problem
The regulations changed.
Your policy manual didn't.
In September 2025 and January 2026, the Australian government introduced significant new NQF requirements that created mandatory policy areas that didn't exist before.
New mandatory policies
Digital technology use, online safety environments, and vaping prohibitions are now required policy areas. If your manual was last updated before mid-2025, it's incomplete.
You don't have the hours
Between rosters, parent comms, staff management, and daily operations - finding 10+ hours to research regulations and rewrite policy documents isn't realistic.
Alternatives are expensive
Compliance consultants charge $600-$1,200+. Existing template packs are often generic, not state-specific, and may not cover the latest 2025-2026 requirements.
What's Included
A complete policy pack.
Not a handful of templates.
Your $349 engagement covers every required policy area under Regulation 168 and 169, including the new 2025-2026 mandatory additions. Every document is a full, ready-to-implement policy - not a checklist or summary.
New for 2025-2026
Includes the three newly mandated policy areas: Digital Technology Use (including images/videos of children), Online Safety Environments, and Vaping Device & Substance Prohibition.
How It Works
Three steps. Five business days.
Tell us about your service
Share your service type (Long Day Care, Family Day Care, or OSHC), state, approved places, and any specific areas of concern. A quick email is all it takes.
We prepare your policy pack
We produce your complete policy manual aligned with current ACECQA guidance and the National Regulations - customised to your specific service context.
Receive & implement
Your policies arrive as formatted Word documents within 5 business days. Review them, make any tweaks, and you're compliant.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing.
No hidden costs.
PolicyDesk
Complete policy pack, delivered to you
- 24+ fully written policy documents
- Customised to your service type & state
- All 2025-2026 NQF changes included
- Delivered as editable Word files
- Within 5 business days
- Pay upfront by bank transfer
The Alternatives
How other options compare
Multi-week turnaround. Often requires multiple meetings. May charge hourly on top of flat fee.
Static documents. Not customised. May not include September 2025 and January 2026 NQF changes.
Requires reading the National Regulations and ACECQA guidance documents. Hours away from running your centre.
Not ready to commit?
Start with a free checklist.
Get our NQF Compliance Checklist covering the September 2025 and January 2026 mandatory changes. See exactly where your current policy manual has gaps - no cost, no obligation.
Request Free ChecklistReply to our email with your service name and state. We'll send it within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions
Yes. Each policy is a fully written, ready-to-implement document in Word format. You receive complete procedures, not dot-point templates or checklists. You can adopt them directly, or adjust the wording to suit your service's voice.
We tailor every document to your service type (Long Day Care, Family Day Care, or OSHC), your state or territory's specific regulatory requirements, your approved places, and your staffing structure. The policies reference the correct legislation and regulatory authority for your jurisdiction.
Absolutely. That's the primary reason PolicyDesk exists. Your pack includes the new mandatory policies on digital technology use by children, online safety environments, and the prohibition of vaping devices and substances - all of which were added to the National Regulations in 2025-2026.
No. PolicyDesk provides compliance document templates and guidance developed in accordance with current ACECQA guidance and the National Regulations. These documents do not constitute legal advice. Each service is responsible for reviewing the documents and ensuring they meet their specific obligations under applicable legislation.
Your policy pack is delivered as a set of professionally formatted Microsoft Word (.docx) documents. This makes it easy for you to review, make any adjustments, and print or share with staff and families.
You'll receive your completed policy pack within 5 business days of payment. Most packs are delivered in 3-4 days.
Ready to update your
policy manual?
Email us with your service name, type, and state. We'll send you an invoice for $349 and deliver your complete policy pack within 5 business days of payment.
hello@policydesk.com.auOr call us to discuss your needs - we're happy to answer questions first.