| The Queensland Branch offers information, resources and services to early childhood organisations,
services, professionals, parents and policy makers about child development
and early childhood education and care. The branch consists of a broad
membership of individuals, services and organisations representing the
interests and welfare of young children across the state.
Mission
To provide a state presence across all children's services to advocate for children and their families from a non-political, unbiased perspective.
Goals
- To maintain a body of knowledge and informed views on issues relating to young children and their care and education in our community.
- To promote the interests and well-being of young children, their families, and the people who work with them in the broadest, most informed, and effective way possible.
- To consult widely on relevant issues in the community and to facilitate interaction among associated interest groups at national and branch level.
Subcommittees and Working Parties
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Under Eights Week - Under Eights Week is organised annually by the ECA Queensland Branch and has been a unique statewide event since 1956. Each year a theme is chosen to help focus on a particular aspect of early childhood.
More information is available on the Under Eights Week page.
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Queensland Child Watch Committee - Established in 1984 to further advocate for young children and their families, the committee is chaired by Jennette Lavis. Child Watch carries out projects and publishes resources relating to current issues of concern regarding young children.
Queensland Branch is currently working on an environmental
education policy.
Community events, forums and workshops
Little Voices, Big Noises
Early Childhood Australia – Queensland Branch is networking with a range of organisations and services to organise special activities for the children and families of the Loganlea, Kingston and Waterford West areas.
For more information, visit the Communities for Children: Kingston, Loganlea & Waterford West website or phone (07) 3352 4640.
Queensland Branch activities
Proposed facilities for the preparatory year
Recently, members of the Early Childhood Australia Queensland Branch were invited to view and provide feedback on the proposed facilities for the preparatory year. We value the opportunity to respond on behalf of children.
Read the Early Childhood Australia - Queensland Branch response to feedback on the proposed facilities for the preparatory year.
Queensland Branch newsletter
Turn It Up, the Queensland Branch newsletter, and accompanying Talking Points:
Talking Point - June 2008: Imagining the possible...
Turn It Up - June 2008
Turn It Up - September 2007
Talking Point - September 2007: Sustainability Education in Early Childhood
Turn It Up - February 2007
Talking Point - February 2007: Professional recognition of graduates
Turn It Up - November 2006
Turn It Up - August 2006
Talking Point - August 2006: Care isn't a component in prep?
Turn It Up - June 2006
'Count to Ten' video package
- Part One: Prevention of Physical Abuse
$66 (plus $6 p&h)
- Part Two: Prevention of Child Neglect
$66 (plus $6 p&h)
- Part Three: Prevention of Emotional Abuse
$66 (plus p&h)
- Part Four: Prevention of Family Violence
$66 (plus p&h)
- Total Package:
$264 (plus $10 p&h)
Enquiries:
(07) 3870 9634
PO Box 675
Indooroopilly
QLD 4068 Australia
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