ECA South Australia Committee

The South Australian Committee comprises dedicated early childhood professionals, each bringing a breadth of experience and expertise to our collective work. United by a commitment to the best interests of children in South Australia, throughout Australia, and globally, our aim is to champion positive outcomes for all children, guided by the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Strategic Plan and Code of Ethics.

Our mission is to provide informed advice and robust advocacy, consistently upholding the highest standards for children’s education and wellbeing. We strive to influence policy and practice, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to flourish in safe, inclusive, and enriching environments

The committee plays a vital role in championing excellence in early childhood education by providing ongoing representation, advocacy, and informed responses to emerging developments within the sector. We maintain an active presence across key organisations, fostering strategic partnerships and responding to invitations for input on new initiatives.

Our members benefit from exclusive opportunities to engage directly with influential early childhood stakeholders, ensuring access to the latest sector updates and insights. We also sustain robust connections with our counterparts in other states and at the national level, strengthening our collective impact.

By collaborating closely with other leading South Australian early childhood organisations and Educators SA, we engage in meaningful debate on critical issues and present a united, influential voice for early childhood education in our state.

Through sustained and proactive representation, the committee provides informed submissions and a strong voice for Early Childhood Australia (ECA) across key forums and sector groups.

Our ongoing engagement includes:

• Royal Commission Round Table led by Julia Gillard

• Education Standards Board Round Table

• Ministerial Early Childhood Advisory Forum

• Educators SA Advisory Board

• Delissa Trust Board

• Teachers Registration Board

• Skills Training Board

• Reconciliation SA

• Words Grow Minds

• Adelaide University Advisory Committee

• Catholic Education Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Committee

• ECA National Council

• South Australian Department for Education working group – Year 1 Numeracy Assessment

• Department for Education Early Years Collective Curriculum and Learning group

• Collaboration with Play Australia

These contributions ensure the perspectives and expertise of the early childhood community are represented where decisions are being made, helping shape policy, influence standards, and strengthen early childhood education across South Australia.

In recent years, we have actively contributed to the evolving structure of Early Childhood Australia (ECA), helping to position it as a resilient and influential national advocate for children. We were honoured to host the highly successful ECA National Conference in 2023, which showcased innovation and excellence in early childhood education.

Building on this momentum, the committee continues to create opportunities for connection, learning and advocacy.

• 2024: Hosted the State Play Conference.

• 2025: Collaborated with Reggio Children to present a special Mosaic Moments: Exploring Art and Learning event for South Australian members.

• 2026: Facilitated a South Australian Election Forum, providing a platform for discussion on priorities for children, families and early childhood education and care.

These initiatives support meaningful engagement and help ensure the voices of early childhood professionals remain part of important sector conversations in South Australia.

We are committed to keeping our community informed and engaged by providing regular updates and notifications about upcoming events. These are primarily advertised through our vibrant Facebook page, with event details also shared via email whenever possible.

We encourage you to join our Facebook page to ensure you have immediate access to the latest news, events, and opportunities. Stay connected and never miss an important update by becoming part of our online community today.

Email: ecasa@earlychildhood.org.au

Facebook: Early Childhood Australia – SA