ECA Northern Territory Committee

The ECA NT Committee represents and supports the early childhood education and care sector in the Northern Territory by amplifying the voices of children and educators. It connects with Early Childhood Australia nationally to align local initiatives with broader sector priorities, share knowledge, and advocate for consistent, high-quality early childhood practices across Australia.

The ECA Committee leads initiatives across our Special Interest Groups (SIGs), focusing on political advocacy, workforce development, and increasing access to high-quality professional learning across the Northern Territory. The committee also prioritises advancing reconciliation and promoting inclusive, culturally responsive practices within the early childhood sector.

• Engaging in and hosting events in partnership with other organisations, including sector forums
• Delivering professional learning programs, provides scholarships for educators across remote and urban NT
• Supporting sector awards, and collaborates with national and local partners, including Early Childhood Australia, to strengthen early childhood initiatives and share best practice.

• Strengthened its focus by connecting committee priorities to the ECA Strategic Plan.
• Co-hosted the Reconciliation SIG event with the Banatjarl Strongbala Wimun Group.
• Delivered Early Learning Matters Week events across the Northern Territory.
• Contributed to the ISACNT 2025 ECEC Insight Report.
• Supported educators with scholarships to attend the ECA Reconciliation Symposium and ECA National Conference.
• Facilitated a sector-wide Child Safety discussion with the NT Early Education Minister, DET and ECA

Email: nt.secretary@earlychildhood.org,au

Facebook: Early Childhood Australia – NT