National Protective Behaviours Australia Conference on in July 2012 - Claim this date!
'Growing Safer Communities'
'Developing Stronger Resilient Children & Adults'
The 13th National P.B. Conference will be held in Brisbane
Where - Brisbane
Date - Friday 20th & Saturday 21th July, 2012
Contact:
Steve Wake - stevejwake@jahoo.com.au
M: 0432 533 242
or
Thao Dang - dangthuthao@bigpond.com
P: 07 4724 0861
About the Branch
The ACT branch responds to national and local issues at regular meetings and in consultation with the membership. The ACT branch provides a voice to early childhood professionals and is committed to supporting and promoting best practice early childhood education.
Professional Development
Our branch has a particular interest in providing professional development that is relevant to all sectors
of early childhood education and care. This provides a valuable opportunity for gaining professional skills and knowledge and networking with colleagues.
Contact Details
Meeting Times, Dates & Venues for 2011
Meeting times and dates vary each month. Please contact the Branch for the next meeting date.
What Happens At Meetings
Meetings provide an opportunity to discuss recent events, discuss and respond to relevant early childhood topics, network and catch up with colleagues.
Committees With Branch Representation
ACT Branch has representation on the ECA Publications Committee, Play Group Association, Tafe Teachers Advisory Board, professional support services and ACT Children Services Forum.
Branch Committees/Campaigns
Branch Executive
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President
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Katie Brown
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Vice President
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Vanessa Whelan
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National Director
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Julie Rutups
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Treasurer
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Emma Layzel
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Secretary
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Stacey Hodgson
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Public Officer
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Marg Hourigan
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Committee Members
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Roby McLean
Sharon Genero
Sue Jennings
Julie Rutups
Michaeli Hillam
James Lyra
Stacey Naden
Jessica Smith
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Newsletters
Newsletters are distributed to members four times a year. Content is provided by any interested early childhood professional or community member.
ACT Branch Newsletter January 2012 (PDF, 726KB)
Rethinking everyday "becomings" in early childhood - Miriam Giugni (PDF)
ACT Branch Newsletter September 2011 (PDF, 861KB)
ACT Branch Newsletter June 2011 (PDF, 963KB)
ACT Branch Newsletter February 2011 (PDF, 2.13KB)
Scholarships / Awards
The ACT branch has provided awards to both tafe and university students. The branch also recently sponsored the ACT Children's Services Awards.
Regional Groups
Given the close proximity of some NSW residents, we are very happy to have NSW members attend our meetings and functions. Please contact the branch for further details.
ECA Mission & Values
Mission
Early Childhood Australia will advocate to ensure quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years.
Values
- Rights of children
- Leadership
- Excellence
- Respect
- Courage
- Honesty
- Openness
- Collaboration
- Diversity
- Justice
- Social inclusion of children
Branch Constitution
The local constitution is held by the executive and is available to members on request.
ACT Branch Constitution (PDF, 613KB)
Annual Reports
Community Events, Forums & Workshops
Professional learning sessions are facilitated twice a year. Please contact the branch for dates and times. These sessions are open to anyone who is interested and also showcase a local early childhood service.
Branch Operational Plan
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
The ACT branch is in the beginning stages of developing its RAP and hope to have it completed by 2012.
Code of Conduct
Membership
The Branch Committee has membership from across all sectors of
early childhood services and is keen to provide support for all persons who work in this area in Canberra. It also hopes to foster dialogue and interactions between workers to assist in the understanding of the range of services available to families.
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