Talisha Long

Talisha Long is an Early Childhood Executive, Strategic Advisor and Childcare Development Specialist with more than 30 years of experience across Australia’s early childhood education and care sector. Beginning her career as an Assistant Educator, she has progressed through every stage of the profession: Lead Educator, Educational Leader, Nominated Supervisor, Centre Manager, Area Manager, Operations Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and now Founder and CEO of Childcare Consultants Australia.

As former Chief Operating Officer of Una Education, Talisha led large-scale operations, compliance, governance, workforce strategy and organisational growth across multiple services and jurisdictions, growing the group from one service to nine. She has been directly involved in the establishment and opening of more than 30 childcare services across Australia, and has supported hundreds more through governance, compliance, approvals, quality improvement, development and strategic advisory.

Her expertise spans the entire childcare lifecycle: site selection, feasibility, development applications, provider and service approvals, governance, compliance and assessment & rating, acquisitions and due diligence, government funding, workforce strategy, international market entry and executive advisory. Today she works with approved providers, developers, investors, government stakeholders and international operators seeking high-quality operational, regulatory, strategic and commercial outcomes.

Known for her attention to detail, strategic thinking and practical, hands-on approach, Talisha’s focus remains constant: creating high-quality, sustainable education and care services that deliver exceptional outcomes for children, families, educators and communities.