The ACT Professional Support Coordinator (ACT PSC) aims to support, promote and develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin quality care within the children's services profession. The ACT PSC offers assistance to eligible children's services to enhance their capacity to provide quality care that will benefit children and their families.

This includes:

• Providing advice and information for children's services professionals on issues relating to their role
• Taking referrals for inclusion and professional support online at www.psconline.com.au  and through a toll free number 1800 228 772
• Coordinating a pool of Bicultural Support Workers who provide short term support to assist the inclusion of children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in eligible children's services
• Overseeing a library of both general and specialised equipment to support professional development and inclusive practices
• Engaging a diverse range of Professional Support Service Providers (PSSP's) to deliver professional support and training that can be tailored to meet each services unique needs and
• Provide opportunities for professional development such as networking sessions and conferences to promote the sharing of knowledge and ideas

The ACT Professional Support Coordinator delivers professional support and training to:

• Private and Community Based Long Day Care Centres
• Family Day Care Services
• In-Home Care Services
• Outside School Hours Care Services including Vacation Care
• Occasional Care Services