Early Childhood Australia Events
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2026 ECA National Conference
Holding the Past, Creating the Future
The ECA National Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria, from Wednesday 30 September to Saturday 3 October 2026.
To learn more about the 2026 ECA National Conference click here.
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Regional, Rural and Remote Early Childhood Forum brought to you by Early Childhood Australia
The Regional, Rural and Remote Early Childhood Forum, brought to you by Early Childhood Australia, is an event dedicated to empowering early childhood professionals working in, and together with, regional, rural and remote communities. This forum provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, build lasting networks, and learn from sector experts and researchers, all while focusing on the distinct challenges and opportunities facing early childhood education and care in these areas. This forum will take place on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2026 at the Opal Cove Resort – Coffs Harbour, NSW. Click here to learn more.
2026 ECA Reconciliation Symposium
As part of our ongoing commitment to acknowledging reconciliation in the early years, ECA will host the 2026 Reconciliation Symposium in Tarndanya (Adelaide), 1–2 May 2026 to explore reconciliation within the sector. Click here to learn more.
2025 AJEC Research Symposium
The 2025 AJEC Research Symposium, Leading research; leading practice, convened in-person in Perth on Wednesday 1 October 2025. Through the theme of ‘Leading research; leading practice’, we invited researchers, policymakers and early years professionals to considered how research, theories, practices and methodologies are designed and enacted alongside children and other stakeholders to address the questions:
- How does research support the development of evidence-based practices that lead to improved outcomes for children and families?
- What strategies support sustained implementation fidelity of evidence-based practice in early childhood settings?
Find more details about the 2025 AJEC Research Symposium here.
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