• establishing the strategic direction of Early Childhood Australia
• developing and endorsing the position statements which govern Early Childhood Australia's advocacy work
• enabling members to share and debate information about issues for children.

The Early Childhood Australia National Council meets annually. All branches have an equal number of votes and may be represented by up to five delegates, one of whom is a member of the National Board of Directors.

Other members of the National Council are:

• the National President, who chairs the Annual Council meeting;
• the Treasurer; and
• honorary life members of Early Childhood Australia.

The National President and the Treasurer are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The length of their terms are specified in the Early Childhood Australia Constitution.

View Early Childhood Australia's position statements:
Learn more about Early Childhood Australia's early childhood position statements