About the Branch

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.

• Speaks on behalf of young children to parents, governments, educators, carers and the community
• Is committed to promoting high standards of practice in the early childhood sector
• Contributes to and comments on policy that effects young children and their families
• Is unique in Australia as a voice for young children

Early Childhood Australia NT Branch Service Delivery:
The Inclusion Support Agency in the Top End of the NT-funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations.
Palmerston Family Connections - Community Partner with Red Cross in their Communities for Children Programs in Palmerston NT.
NT Children’s Services Resource Library – funded by Child Australia.

Contact Details

Meeting Times, Dates & Venues for 2012

What Happens At Meetings

Executive Committee meetings undertake:

• Guiding branch leadership and representation in the community, advocating for Early Childhood and connecting with the community.
• Planning, establishing and reviewing strategic plans of the Branch guided by the National Organisation’s Strategic Directions.
• Overseeing Branch financial and legal requirements.
• Providing strategic guidance for the branches programs and services.
• Evaluation of activities of the branch.
• Risk assessment.

Committees With Branch Representation

• ECA Conference and National Council meetings
• NT Key Stakeholders Advisory Group –DET
• Smith Family Foundation
• NIFTY
• Harmony Day
• Melaleuka Refugee Centre
• Families as First Teachers
• Families and Schools together
• Children’s Week

Branch Committees/Campaigns

Branch Executive

Newsletters

NT Branch Newsletter, December 2011 (PDF)

NT Branch Newsletter, March 2011 (PDF)

NT Branch Newsletter, June 2011 (PDF)

NT Branch Newsletter, September 2011 (PDF)

Scholarships / Awards

Regional Groups

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

Annual Reports

NT Branch Annual Report 2011 (PDF)

Community Events, Forums & Workshops

Members Meetings February 2012 - Details to be announced soon

Our Members meeting on the 14th of September was a great success. There was a panel of Early Childhood Educators who will facilitated a lively discussion about achieving quality outcomes for children in Early Education and Care Settings It was a great opportunity to network and discuss emerging issues in the Early Childhood Sector.

Branch Operational Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

In progress - to be completed by 2012

Code of Conduct

Membership

Membership of Early Childhood Australia enables you to:

• be a voice for young children
• receive discounted access to our quality-assured publications and conferences
• be kept abreast of early childhood news and happenings
• network with others in the field through your local branch
• identify important issues and influence policies concerning the care and education of young children