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Equivalent to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Early Childhood Australia (ECA) advocates for young children in early childhood education and care. ECA is the national umbrella for the organization of children services and works with

 

·     Government, Opposition parties, and departments

• early childhood professionals
• parents and grandparents
• other carers of young children
• various peak organizations and lobby groups.

 

Early Childhood Australia engages in a plethora of research topics, such as: learning and teaching through play, young children as active learners, and learning positive behavior through educator-child relationship. Australia’s vision and focus for the education and care for young children is very similar to the US. This means to me that people everywhere are concerned about the healthy development and success of all children.
Noteworthy information; membership within this organization (which is tax-deductible) enables individuals to

1. be a voice for young children
2. receive discounted access to our quality assured publications and conferences
3. be kept abreast of early childhood news and happenings
4. network with others in the field through your local branch
5. identify issues and influence policies concerning the care and education of young children

Early Childhood Australia has branches in each state and territory; branches are a great source of professional support for Early Childhood Australia members, with great networking opportunities.

References
Early Childhood Australia. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/