What The Branch Does
The branch provides a supportive network for Early Childhood professionals across all sectors. Branch meetings are held
monthly and regular members dinners and guest speakers are offered. The branch contributes to the work of the National organisation
in regards to our SA context and national matters. The branch provides advice to government and non government departments
regarding issues for children from Birth to Eight Years. The state government regularly seeks our involvement in reference
groups, and our opinions on projects and programs for South Australian children and families.
Contact Details
Meeting Times, Dates & Venues for 2011
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Event
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Date
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Time
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Venue
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Annual Planning Day
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14 January 2011
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9.30-3.00pm
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Eastern Adelaide Regional Office - Conference Room
5-11 Briar Rd
Felixstow
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Branch Meeting
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21 February 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Branch Meeting
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21 March 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Branch Meeting
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11 April 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Member's Dinner
with Wendy Lee
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9 May 2011
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7.00-9.30pm
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TBC
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Branch Meeting
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16 May 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Branch Meeting
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20 June 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Branch Meeting
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25 July 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Branch Meeting
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15 August 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Branch Meeting
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19 September 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Branch Meeting
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17 October 2011
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6.00-8.00pm
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Halifax St Children's Centre & Preschool
257 Halifax Street
Adelaide
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Annual General Meeting
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21 November 2011
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6.30-8.30pm
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TBC
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Branch Meeting & Dinner
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12 December 2011
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6.30pm - late
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TBC
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What Happens At Meetings
Meetings include reports from members relating to events they have attended as representatives of ECA SA, discussion of
current issues, discussions relating to branch events, consultation content and opportunity to network with other early
childhood professionals.
Committees With Branch Representation
- Ministerial Advisory Committee on Children with Disabilities
- Margaret Trembath and De Lissa Scholarship
- Early Years Curriculum Reference Group
- Uni of SA Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Programs’ Advisory Group
- AEDI Reference Group
Branch Committees/Campaigns
Children’s Voices & the Child friendly State Reform (in partnership with ECA & PSC)
With Professor Pauline Harris (de Lissa Chair in Early Childhood education) & Harry Manatakis (Principal Policy advisor DECS)
Date: Tuesday, 5th April 2011
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Fogolar Furlan
To read more, download the - Flyer for Children's Voices - 5 April 2011
To register, please download the - Registration Form
Branch Executive
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Title
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Name
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President
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Kate Ryan
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Branch Vice President
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Trish Tranfa
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SA National Director
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Christy Ward
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Secretary
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Emma Anderson
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National Publications Chair
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Pam Linke
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Treasurer
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Joan Gilbert
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Membership Secretary
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Caroline Donald
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Committee Members
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Andrea McGuffog
Sue Jackson
Carol Horewood
Cathie Home/Barb Launer
Jen Bias
Italia Parletta
Rebecca Heath
Kaye Colmer
Louise Cornelius
Margaret Sankey
Margaret Creeper
Susan Kreig
Sue Emmett
Gerry Mulhern
Peter Greed
Ali McKenna
Jose Thompson
Tina Adamo
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Newsletters
March 2011
December 2010
October 2010
July 2010
March 2010
December 2009
October 2009
June 2009
March 2009
December 2008
March 2008
Scholarships/Awards
Graduate Award (Two are awarded each year)
- One to a TAFE Children’s Serivces Graduate
- One to a graduate of UniSA - Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education
Regional Groups
ECA Mission and 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
Download the - SA Branch Constitution
Annual Reports
Community Events, Forums & Workshops
South Australian Branch Dinner - May 9 2011 with Wendy Lee. Open to all ECA members.
Find out more about the ECA Dinner Speaker - 9 May 2011
Download the Registration Form
Spaces are limited and fill fast so register and pay early if you would like to attend.
Branch Operational Plan
Download the SA Branch -
Operational Plan 2010
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Code of Conduct
Download the - Code of Conduct
Membership
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