A special 2007 Federal Election issue of ECA WebWatch

Australia's federal election is due to be called any day now. The election is your chance to put your hand up for children.

To help you make your vote count, Early Childhood Australia has created a 2007 Federal Election e-card.

We encourage all those who are involved in the care and education of young children to speak up for children.

Put your hand up for children

2007 Federal Election e-card

Early Childhood Australia have created an email which summarises our election agenda - simply add your name, suburb and postcode to the bottom and click 'send'. It will be sent to relevant ministers in the Liberal, Labor and minor parties.

We also encourage you to forward the e-card to your local members. Visit the 2007 Federal Election e-card webpage to find your electorate and the email addresses of local members.

ECA's election agenda

Early Childhood Australia's e-card summaries the five main issues of our election agenda:

• Climate change and sustainability - creating a safe and secure future for every child.
• Indigenous young children and families - delivering culturally safe children's services which build capacity into the future for Indigenous Australians.
• Parenting support - a commitment to paid parental leave for all parents and flexible, family-friendly work environments.
• Investment in early childhood - a long-term strategy for early childhood services which reflects the evidence about what's necessary to deliver quality outcomes for children.
• Children's rights - a commitment to establishing an Office of the Commissioner for Children.

Visit the Put your hand up for children - 2007 Federal Election e-card webpage to read more about these issues.

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ECA WebWatch - Issue 37, September#2 2007. © Early Childhood Australia.