Western Australia Branch

The Western Australia Branch offers support, information and forums to early childhood organisations, services, professionals, parents and policy makers about relevant and current issues regarding children, their families and their place in the community. The branch has a broad membership from children's services, early childhood organisations and education and interested people, all of whom share a common desire to provide leadership and advocacy on behalf of children and those that work with children. VISION Early Childhood Australia WA is part of a broad based national organisation known and respected for the quality and the impact of its leadership and advocacy, on behalf of young children and those who work with them or on their behalf. MISSION To ensure that quality provisions are made for children in respect of services, environments and relationships. As a branch we will strive to work with and promote the vision, guidelines and positions of the national body. VALUES Early Childhood Australia WA acts in a professional, competent and informed manner to achieve its aims and in conducting its activities. In doing so, Early Childhood Australia WA uphold the following values: Rights of the child Leadership Excellence Respect Courage Honesty and openness Collaboration Diversity and inclusiveness Justice Work ethically OUR BUSINESS Early Childhood Australia WA has three organisational imperatives which give direction to and focuses its work to achieve its mission. Advocacy To promote the interests and well being of young children and the people who work with them as broadly and effectively as possible. Leadership To promote high standards of professionalism that supports and encourages people in leadership roles at all levels. A progressive organisation To ensure that the organisation has strong directional leadership to enhance the ability to work to achieve the vision and mission and continue to be a leader in the early childhood field and the broader community. As a branch we will take a leadership role in addressing current issues.

Branch Contact Details
Western Australia Branch	c/- The Gowrie 275 Abernethy Rd Cloverdale WA 6105		ecawa@earlychildhood.org.au
Executive
President		Marcelle Psaltis-Seratis
Vice President		Margaret Owens
National Board of Directors		Elizabeth Stamopoulos
Treasurer		Debbie Trelink
Secretary		Cora-Ann Wilson
Committee Members		Lennie Barblett Lyn Christie-Whitehouse Jane Roberts Tony Morley Jenny Jay