2026 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala Dinner

The 2026 Family Day Care Australia Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala Dinner and National Presentation will take place on Saturday 28 November 2026 at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square.

The evening will start at 6.30pm with welcome drinks and canapes, with the official Awards Presentation commencing at 7.00pm. A delicious two course meal will be provided to guests and the evening will culminate with the naming of the 2026 Coordinator, Service and Educator of the Year.

The night will be a special celebration amongst friends and colleagues, bringing together the family day care sector together for a much-deserved night out.

Tickets include:

• Pre-dinner drinks and canapes from 6.30pm

• A delicious two-course dinner

• Access to a 3.5-hour drinks package (6.30pm -10.00pm, cash bar available post 10.00pm)

• Entertainment from our live DJ 

• Access to photos post-event

Please note that seating will be allocated for this event. If you wish to be seated with someone, please be sure to note this when you purchase your ticket.

Awards Ceremony Schedule - Commencing from 7pm* (pre-dinner drinks and canapes from 6.30pm)

• Official Welcome

• Presentation of Regional Awards**

• Presentation of Star Awards**

• Main course served

• Coordinator of the Year National Finalists presentation

• Service of the Year National Finalists presentation

• Educator of the Year National Finalists presentation

• Dessert served

• National Coordinator of the Year announced

• National Service of the Year announced

• National Educator of the Year announced

• Dance floor opens!

Dress Code - Cocktail

*Order of events is subject to change
**Awards will be presented on stage to those winners who are in attendance on the night.

Please note that the 2026 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala Dinner is strictly an 18+ event.