Early Childhood Australia

Discover how early childhood services can meaningfully embed Aboriginal perspectives beyond routine Acknowledgements of Country in this free webinar. Presented by Jessica Staines, Cultural consultant at Koori Curriculum and Su Garrett, Director of Explore & Develop Annandale. Join us on Thursday, November 27, to hear this powerful story of practice grounded in deep community relationships. Learn from Annandale’s long-term journey of listening to custodians, building respect, reciprocity and responsibility, and weaving cultural confidence and genuine partnerships into everyday moments. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gwMS29Z5

🌟Applications to Present are NOW OPEN! 🌟 Applications are now open to present at the 2026 ECA National Conference, themed ‘Holding the Past, Creating the Future’, taking place 30 September – 3 October in Melbourne, Victoria. We invite all educators, teachers, leaders, academics, researchers and policymakers to present work that challenges, inspires and strengthens the sector’s efforts and advocacy for children, families and communities. 📅 30 September – 3 October 2026 📍 Melbourne, Victoria 🗓️ Applications close: 21 January 2026 🌟 Don’t miss out—apply here: https://bit.ly/4pnuqLU #ECAconference

ECA Queensland Member Exclusive Event 📣 Mandatory Teacher Registration in ECEC 📅 26 Nov 2025 | 6:00–7:30pm (AEST) 💻 Online – Members only 💬Facilitated by Professor Sue Irvine (QUT) Help shape ECA Queensland’s submission to the Queensland Government Register now: http://bit.ly/48k2Au3

Unlock your potential with the ECA Professional Learning Subscription+ Access to quality-assured online courses and digital publications, expert-authored resources, and exclusive live events, Member-only updates, discounts and networking. ECA supports your journey every step of the way. Showcase your commitment to professional development and advocacy with the ECA Professional Learning Subscription+ Subscribe today: https://bit.ly/3XmxfAz #ProfessionalLearning #subscription #ECEC

Support families with ECA’s First Year at School — a comprehensive resource designed to ease children’s transition into school life. ✨ First Year at School is an ideal addition to orientation sessions, parent workshops or school welcome packs, a simple and effective way to strengthen family engagement and support positive transitions. 🔗Bulk discounts available. Shop Now: https://bit.ly/3QMDc87 #TransitiontoSchool #ECEC

The ECEC Staff Survey 2025, conducted by the Australian Government Department of Education and ORIMA Research, is now open to all ECEC professionals. The survey explores job satisfaction, wellbeing, and workplace culture to help shape strategies that strengthen and sustain the early childhood education and care workforce. 🕓 10 minutes | 💬 Anonymous | 🎁 Win one of 50 x $200 vouchers! The survey closes on 15 December 2025. Take the survey now → https://lnkd.in/gZtFMfNr #Survey #EarlyChildhood #ECEC 

If you’re new to early education, mealtimes might seem like a small part of the day, but they’re actually packed with opportunities for connection, learning, and growth. In this course, you’ll explore how mealtimes can shape children’s sense of security, belonging, and well-being. You’ll see how the environments we create and the rituals we share can make children feel safe, valued, and ready to thrive. Enrol now: https://bit.ly/3LFomj0 #Mealtime #Rituals #ECEC #ProfessionalDevelopment

Celebrating excellence in reconciliation! Reconciliation Australia has announced the winners of the 2025 Narragunnawali Awards — the only national awards recognising Australian schools and early learning services implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives. ✨ Schools Category Winner: Briar Road Public School (Community), Dharawal Country, NSW ✨ Highly Commended: Karuah Public School, Worimi Country, NSW ✨ Early Learning Category Winner: Evans Head Woodburn Pre-School, Bandjalang Country, NSW Congratulations also to the other inspiring finalists — Bannister Creek Primary School (WA), Goodstart Early Learning Shailer Park (QLD), and Tillys Play and Development Centre – Rutherford (NSW). Learn more about Narragunnawali and how your school or service can develop a Reconciliation Action Plan: narragunnawali.org.au #Reconciliation #Narragunnawali #ECECAwards

Child safety increasingly relates to the digital world as much as the physical one, and this includes understanding the risks and benefits of using artificial intelligence (AI) in ECEC services. The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has compiled some key issues to think about when considering whether to use AI. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPvb36us #AI #ECEC #ChildSafety

📢 New Launch! ECA Essentials: Literature in Early Childhood will transform how you use picture books in your early learning environment. With practical advice on how to spark children’s curiosity and support holistic development through reading experiences, this book has everything you need to bring stories to life and offer endless learning opportunities. Available on exclusively on the ECA Shop: http://bit.ly/4ovY3tK #ECEC #Literature #earlylearning