• 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.

The National Council meeting participants:

Voting:

• the National President, who chairs the meeting
• the Deputy National President
• the Treasurer
• the National Directors
• the ECA Branches, who as members of the ECA National Organisation may have four delegates at the Council meeting

In Attendance:

• The chair of the Publications Committee
• The Chief Executive Officer
• Other staff of National Office as required
• Observers as agreed by the meeting
• Any invited guests

In Addition:
The Early Childhood Australia National Council meets annually.

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