Statement on young children and digital technologies
Early Childhood Australia launched the ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies in 2018.
The revised version of the ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies (the statement) has been launched at the 2025 ECA National Conference in October 2025.
=> Download the ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies [PDF Format]
=> Download the summary of the statement [PDF Format]
The Statement has been updated in consultation with the Digital Policy Advisory Group, and its membership with extensive and current research and practice knowledge, and deep expertise in early learning and digital technologies.
Like the first iteration of the ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies, this revision was informed by sector consultation, published research and expert advice from within Australia and internationally. Sector engagement included a national online survey and a participant-based workshop at the 2024 ECA National Conference.
Expert advice was sought regarding young children and digital technologies in the areas of:
1. Relationships
2. Health and wellbeing
3. Citizenship
4. Play and pedagogy
The Statement is intended to support the professional practice, learning and reflection of early childhood educators working with young children aged birth to eight years in Australian early childhood education and care settings, including long day care, kindergarten/preschool, pre-prep, occasional care, family day care, the first years of school and/or outside school hours care. The term ‘educator’ is used throughout to include early childhood teachers, educators and support staff who work directly with children to promote learning, development and wellbeing in early childhood settings. The Statement may also be of interest to allied professionals, such as those in health, community or social services working with young children and their families.
=> View the ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies [PDF Format]
=> Download the summary of the statement [PDF Format]
