About the Branch
The Tasmania Branch administers a scholarship program on behalf of the Tasmanian Department of Education to assist individuals gain early childhood qualifications that meet the Governmental Licensing Standards.
In 2003/04 the branch partnered the Tasmanian Department of Education to produce the Essential Connections: A Guide to Young Children's Learning. This publication describes significant markers of children's progress, gives delightful snapshots of their learning in action and suggests what the practitioner can do to capitalise and build on these emerging understandings.
In association with the Essential Connections publication, the branch also administers funding for professional development on behalf of the Department of Education for Children's Services Workers.
Contact Details
Meeting Times, Dates & Venues for 2012
Statewide meetings commence at 10:30am and generally finish at around 3:00pm. Meetings are held in each of the three regions of the state between the Launceston meetings. Lunch is available for purchase and guest speakers form an integral part of the agenda.
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Event
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Date
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Venue
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Branch Meeting
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27 March 2012
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Grange Campbell Town
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Committee of Management meetings are held regularly.
What Happens At Meetings
Reports from stakeholders are presented, discussion of relevant issues takes place and guest speakers attend.
Committees With Branch Representation
Newsletter Subcommittee – publishes a quarterly branch newsletter.
Branch Committees/Campaigns
Funding Support Grants Subcommittee – the Subcommittee administers the Funding Support Grants Program on behalf of the Tasmanian Department of Education to assist individuals in gaining early childhood qualifications that meet the State Government Licensing Standards.
Branch Executive
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Title
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Name
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President
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Tania Ackerly
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Vice President
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Annette Barwick
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National Board Director
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Kathryn Laing
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Secretary
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Kathy Cripps
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Treasurer
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Ros Cornish
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Committee Members
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Chris Symons
Stephanie Rubock
Marlies Coleman
Prue Darcey
Jo Walsh
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National Vice President
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Ros Cornish
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Public Officer
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Kathryn Laing
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Newsletters
December 2011 Newsletter
July 2011 Newsletter
March 2011 Newsletter
October 2010 Newsletter
Scholarships / Awards
Early Childhood Education and Care Services 2012 Funding Support Grants
The Department of Education has provided funding to support approved Early Childhood Education and Care educators gain an approved qualification or to upgrade an existing qualification. This program is being coordinated by ECA - TAS Branch Inc.
Please download the flyers for the 2012 Grants here - Application Kit
ECA Funding 2012 Notice
Regional Groups
Regional Subcommittees – the branch has three Regional Subcommittees in the south, north and north-west regions of Tasmania that meet regularly.
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
Download the - TAS Branch Constitution (PDF, 201KB)
Annual Reports
TAS Branch Presidents Report 2011 (PDF, 152KB)
Community Events, Forums & Workshops
Professional Development Forum
Early Childhood Australia – Tasmanian Branch Inc held a Professional Development Forum for Early and Middle Childhood Educators in 2011.
The Branch holds a Forum every two years.
Branch Operational Plan
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Code of Conduct
Membership
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