Who we are
The ACT Committee responds to national and local issues through regular meetings and member consultation. We provide a strong voice for early childhood professionals and promote best practice across the sector.
ACT members receive periodic newsletters featuring insights from early childhood professionals and community members.
Our Committee represents all sectors of early childhood services in ACT. We support connection and dialogue to strengthen understanding of services for families.
Our committee
| Committee Chair | Karen Pollard |
| Vice Chair | Katherine Hellwig |
| General Member | Michaeli Hillam |
| General Member | Jo Stratton |
| General Member | Temi Salami |
| General Member | Farah Junaid |
| General Member | Tara Verma |
| General Member | Katie Fahy |
| General Member | Danielle Bopping |
| General Member | Leane Townrow |
What we do
The ECA ACT Committee represents early childhood professionals across the ACT, advocating for high-quality early learning and influencing local and national policy in partnership with Early Childhood Australia.
The Committee supports the sector through professional learning opportunities, networking and member engagement events, and regular meetings focused on advancing quality practice, workforce sustainability and sector advocacy priorities within the ACT
Ongoing initiatives
- Advocating on key ACT and national early childhood policy reforms, with a focus on quality, workforce sustainability and equitable access.
- Delivering ongoing professional learning and networking opportunities for members across the ACT.
- Supporting annual sector events and campaigns led by Early Childhood Australia, including local engagement activities.
- Participating in sector consultations, partnerships and working groups to represent the ACT early childhood workforce.
Achievements and impact
- Contributed to ACT and national policy consultations through formal submissions and sector representation, ensuring practitioner voice informed decision-making.
- Delivered well-attended professional learning and networking events that strengthened connections and shared practice across the ACT early childhood sector.
- Supported local implementation and promotion of national initiatives led by Early Childhood Australia.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with sector stakeholders to strengthen advocacy and collective impact.
Connect with your ACT committee
Email: act.president@earlychildhood.org.au
Facebook: Early Childhood Australia – ACT
