(If you have previously enrolled, you have until 8pm Tuesday 23 October to update your details.)
Now that the date of the election has been named it is more important than ever to communicate to Australia's politicians the work needed to ensure high-quality outcomes for all children.
(No responses received as yet from other political parties.)
Public response to Prime Minister's 'new reconciliation'
October 2007 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner responds to Prime Minister's commitment to 'new reconciliation'
Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma has written an open letter about John Howard's commitment to a 'new reconciliation' and what the government must do to honour this commitment.
Children and internet use
Internet use – guidelines (Supporting Best Practice)
Five links from Early Childhood Australia's acclaimed Supporting Best Practice web directory, to assist parents, librarians and all early childhood professionals in helping children to use the internet safely.
Search engines for kids
A helpful discussion about supporting children using the internet – includes a list of child-friendly websites and search engines.
Children's development resources
Social/emotional development timeline
A really interesting resource from the Talaris Research Institute. This timeline provides a guide to children's behaviour and development, divided into age and developmental areas.
Testing 1, 2, 3: Their testing includes you!
Another great article (and accompanying video file) from Talaris which explains the ways children 'test' the world around them and what this means for parents and carers.
'Children at risk of missing the grade'
Call for 'paradigm shift' in early childhood care and education
Australian children are at risk of missing out on critical developmental and educational opportunities, warns the Centre for Community Child Health at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
Quality-assured books from Early Childhood Australia
Everyday learning about children's behaviour provides a clear, easy-to-read approach for all carers to teaching about behaviour in a positive way.
Challenging behaviours in early childhood settings: Creating a place for all children is a strategy-filled resource for teachers and other professionals to manage a wide range of children's challenging behaviours.
Early Childhood Australia news
Read all the latest on the Early Childhood Australia news page!
Dates for your diary
Visit ECA's online calendar to keep track of what's happening in the sector.
What Matters in Early Childhood Symposium
A conversation with leading national and international experts
29 October 2007
Southern Cross University, Goonellabah, NSW
Early Childhood Australia's CEO, Pam Cahir, will be speaking at this valuable symposium on the key issues in early childhood care and education. Not to be missed!
Every Child Matters 2008 Conference
14–15 May 2008
Melbourne Park Function Centre, Olympic Park
The inaugural national conference on children and young people with a disability will focus on promoting the voice and wellbeing of individuals and families.
Read the call for papers (PDF) – closes 26 October 2007
Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
Voices calling for action
30 October–2 November 2007
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Qld
The 11th annual Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect will bring together professionals, service providers, community representatives and young people from the human services sector across the Australasian and Pacific regions to review research, innovative policy and practice and to identify key actions to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Early Childhood Education for Sustainability 2007 Conference
The future begins with early childhood
1–3 November 2007
Powerhouse Museum and Cockatoo Island, Sydney
Identify pathways towards a sustainable future and the role of education in getting us there. A conference for everyone concerned about the urgency of environmental issues facing us and future generations.
NACBCS National Conference
Children not for profit: Community ownership for a better world
16–17 November 2007
Melbourne
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Association for Community Based Children's Services. An exciting opportunity for debate, socialising and learning for everyone associated and passionate about community based children's services, including staff, parents, local government, churches, students and policymakers.
The conference includes a range of thought-provoking workshops, panels and debates, as well as a keynote address from Professor Helen May on 'The Politics of Childcare in Aotearoa / New Zealand'. There is also a pre-conference bus tour, as well as a cocktail party and 25th anniversary dinner. Travel subsidies are available on application for people travelling long distances to Melbourne.
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ECA WebWatch - Issue 39, October#2 2007. © Early Childhood Australia.
