Early Childhood Australia Events
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Federal Election Forum on Early Childhood brought to you by Early Childhood Australia
Early Childhood Australia is pleased to be hosting the 2025 Early Childhood Australia Federal Election Forum on Early Childhood on Tuesday 29 April 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm AEST. This live online forum will bring together federal representatives to discuss their policies and commitments for young children, families and the sector ahead of the 2025 Federal Election. Click here to learn more.
2025 ECA Reconciliation Symposium
As part of our ongoing commitment to acknowledging reconciliation in the early years, ECA will host the 2025 Reconciliation Symposium in Gimuy (Cairns), 16–17 May 2025 to explore reconciliation within the sector. Click here to learn more.
2025 AJEC Research Symposium
The 2025 AJEC Research Symposium, Leading research; leading practice, will convene in-person in Perth on Wednesday 1 October 2025. Through the theme of ‘Leading research; leading practice’, we invite 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.
2025 ECA National Conference
Universal not uniform
Leading change, strengthening unity and honouring individuality
The ECA National Conference will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia, from Wednesday 1 October to Saturday 4 October 2025.
To learn more about the 2025 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 took place on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 April 2025 at the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, NSW. Click here to learn more.
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2025 Education and Care Awards Gala
The Early Childhood Australia (ECA) ACT committee is pleased to be organising the 2025 Education and Care Awards Gala on Friday 7 November 2025. This event will promote, recognise and celebrate the exceptional work undertaken by the ACT education and care sector. Join us for the award ceremony with a three-course dinner and live entertainment.
To learn more about the 2025 Education and Care Awards Gala click here.
