Early Childhood Australia, WA
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has been a voice for young children since 1938. We are the peak early childhood advocacy organisation, acting in the interests of young children, their families and those in the early childhood field. ECA advocates to ensure quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children aged birth to eight years.
ECA WA Presents: Robyn Collard 'Understanding Racism'
Saturday 7 June 2025
Join us for a powerful three-hour workshop with Noongar educator Robyn Collard as we explore what racism is and what it means to be an anti-racist. Through real-world examples, interactive activities, and deep discussions, participants will examine language, Australian history, and the ongoing impacts of racism.
Designed for educators, leaders and professionals in the ECEC sector, this workshop will challenge perspectives, provide practical strategies, and empower you to drive change in your workplace and community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your understanding and be part of an essential conversation. Register now to secure your place!
The Constitutional Centre of WA
Pachamama Twilight Tour
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Wednesday 28th May 6:00-8:30pm
36 Marri Crescent & 59-61 Coolinga Road, Lesmurdie
Explore the stunning 6,000m² nature-based campus
Meet the team behind the vision
Engage in a thought-provoking panel Q&A
Pachamama Early Education and Childcare & Activity Centre
CLONE EVENT (CANCELLED)
Monday 5 May 2025
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The Constitutional Centre of WA
Functions of Behaviour & Behaviour Modification Workshop
Tuesday 8 April 2025
ECA WA is proud to host Kelly Oldfield - Specialised Behaviour Consultant - presenting a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding the functions of behaviour and the behaviour modification process.
***ECA MEMBERS ENTER YOUR MEMBER NUMBER DURING BOOKING TO REVEAL A DISCOUNT CODE TO USE AT CHECKOUT***
🗓️Tuesday 8th April 2025
⏰6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
📍Sister Martin Kelly Centre, 18 Barrett St Wembley
Sister Martin Kelly Centre - MercyCare Wembley
Cross Sector Conversations and Connections 2025
Thursday 3 April 2025
*** ECA MEMBERS ENTER YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER DURING BOOKING TO REVEAL A CODE TO USE AT CHECKOUT***
Join ECAWA, AISWA, CEWA, SCSA and the Department of Education for an afternoon of conversation and connection. Come along to network and hear from representatives from SCSA and each of our school sectors as they respond to your questions about A Vision for Full-time Kindergarten.
When: 3th April 4pm-6pm
Where: CEWA Leederville, 50 Ruislip St in the James Nestor Hall
Event schedule
4pm: arrival and afternoon tea
4.30-5.30pm CEWA early childhood team will run a play session
on using recyclable materials to create motion paths.
5.00-6.30pm Panel discussion with AISWA, CEWA, SCSA and DoE, hosted by ECAWA
Please send through any questions you have for the panel to wa.secretary@earlychildhood.org.au by 02 April
Catholic Education Wwstern Australia
Working with Aboriginal STEM Knowledges in the Classroom
Tuesday 25 March 2025
The Professional Learning session provides the opportunity for educators to explore a new way of engaging with STEM through the lens of Aboriginal knowledges, supported by research, quality resources, and real-world learning experiences. This session connects directly with SCSA, AITSL, and EYLF.
Earlychildhood Service Twilight Tour -Curtin University ELC
Tuesday 18 March 2025
ECA WA Presents the Early Childhood Service Twilight Tour Series – Join us at Curtin University ELC to explore best practices, network, and be inspired. Tues 18 March, 6-8 PM.
Curtin University Early Learning Centre
ECAWA NETWORKING EVENT Barefoot Bowls & Building Connections
Friday 21 February 2025
Connect with the ECA WA Committee, fellow members and colleagues as we kick off the year with the ECA WA Sundowner Networking Event – Barefoot Bowls and Building Connections.
Enjoy a BBQ and refreshments then unwind with a game of barefoot bowls as the sun sets. This is the perfect way to mark the start of the new year with some fun, while fostering meaningful connections within our vibrant community.
Como Bowling Club
ECA WA Committee Planning Day
Thursday 16 January 2025
ECAWA Planning Day 16 January 2025. This day will focus on:
o Team building
o Setting out key goals and dates for 2025
o Subcommittees for Pedagogy, Reconciliation in Action, in lieu of State Conference a decision will be made on a weather a Regional subcommittee or Membership drive subcommittee is formed.
o Members will be tasked with creating their Bio and roles within the committee.
Everyone is encouraged to prepare something prior to the meeting so this task can be completed on the day.
Martin Kelly Centre at our MercyCare Wembley campus
ECAWA Yarning Circle - with Rickeeta Walley
Saturday 2 November 2024
The purpose: to have a culturally safe space for
First Nation educators to come together to yarn about the experiences, successes and challenges they are having
in the early childhood sector, to inform our 2025
professional learning calendar.
Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre
Cross Sector Conversations and Connections
Thursday 10 October 2024
Join ECAWA, AISWA, CEWA, SCSA and the Department of Education for an afternoon of conversation and connection. Come along to network and hear from representatives from SCSA and each of our school sectors as they respond to your questions about the early years of school.
When: 10th October 4pm-6pm
Where: AISWA Suite 3/41 Walters Drive,
Osborne Park WA 6017
Event schedule
4pm: arrival and afternoon tea
4.30-5.00pm Wendy Gorman and the AISWA team will run a session on using Makedo in your early childhood classroom to support play-based learning.
5.00-6.00pm Panel discussion with AISWA, CEWA, SCSA and DoE, hosted by ECAWA
Please send through any questions you have for the panel to wa.secretary@earlychildhood.org.au by 30 September.
AISWA
ECAWA State Conference 2024 'Ready Or Not Here I Come'
Saturday 21 September 2024
An inspiring conference where cutting-edge insights & practical tools converge to enhance the early childhood education and care sector.
Hear from renowned keynote speakers:
Professor Andrew Whitehouse - Bennett Prof. of Autism Research Telethon Kids and UWA; Director, CliniKids - on neurodivergence & learning
Dr. Ros Sambell & Professor Amanda Devine, ECU - on food literacy and optimising nutrition for early learners.
Dr. Jennifer Pearson, Little Green Steps WA - on sustainable practices in schools.
Plus a dynamic range of breakout sessions covering:
The intersection of digital tech and nature connectedness
Spirituality in ECE
Aboriginal education and cultural enrichment
Health literacy promotion using routines & rituals
Innovative oral language support with 'Talkable'
The Play Active Program for Early Childhood Education & Care
Hands-on workshops incl:
Nutrition, dance, digital storytelling, music, visual arts, occupational therapy and practical strategies to enrich your practice.
Edith Cowan University
Stall Holder Booking - ECAWA State Conference 2024
Saturday 21 September 2024
An inspiring conference where cutting-edge insights & practical tools converge to enhance the early childhood education and care sector.
Hear from renowned keynote speakers:
Professor Andrew Whitehouse - Bennett Prof. of Autism Research Telethon Kids and UWA; Director, CliniKids - on neurodivergence & learning
Dr. Ros Sambell & Professor Amanda Devine, ECU - on food literacy and optimising nutrition for early learners.
Dr. Jennifer Pearson, Little Green Steps WA - on sustainable practices in schools.
Plus a dynamic range of breakout sessions covering:
The intersection of digital tech and nature connectedness
Spirituality in ECE
Aboriginal education and cultural enrichment
Health literacy promotion using routines & rituals
Innovative oral language support with 'Talkable'
The Play Active Program for Early Childhood Education & Care
Hands-on workshops incl:
Nutrition, dance, digital storytelling, music, visual arts, occupational therapy and practical strategies to enrich your practice.
Edith Cowan University
ECAWA hosts: Weaving Workshop with Emma-Jane's Weaving
Sunday 4 August 2024
Join Emma-Jane Hunt, as she teaches you the art and technique of weaving. By the end of the workshop you will have the skills and materials to complete your own basket and take your new skill back to your service to share with your children.
Craigie Early Learning Centre
ECAWA hosts: Early Development in Babies & Inklings Program (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 26 June 2024
ECAWA is proud to host - Early Development in Babies and the Inklings Program.
A program to support 6 - 18 month old babies showing early social and communication differences. Presented by Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Bennett Chair of Autism and Director of CliniKids, Telethon Kids Institute.
Sister Martin Kelly Centre
Como Children Twlight Evening Tour
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Innovative Pedagogies for Powerful Learning
ECAWA is proud to facilitate a show case of 4 unique service sites across the Perth metropolitan area chosen for their outstanding practice along with a proven reputation for excellence and quality service to both children & families.
Como Children
Craigie Early Learning Twlight Evening Tour
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Innovative Pedagogies for Powerful Learning
ECAWA is proud to facilitate a show case of 4 unique service sites across the Perth metropolitan area chosen for their outstanding practice along with a proven reputation for excellence and quality service to both children & families.
Craigie Early Learning Centre
Goodstart Thornlie Twlight Evening Tour
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Innovative Pedagogies for Powerful Learning
ECAWA is proud to facilitate a show case of 4 unique service sites across the Perth metropolitan area chosen for their outstanding practice along with a proven reputation for excellence and quality service to both children & families.
Goodstart Thornlie
Mercy Care Ballajura Twlight Evening Tour
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Innovative Pedagogies for Powerful Learning
ECAWA is proud to facilitate a show case of 4 unique service sites across the Perth metropolitan area chosen for their outstanding practice along with a proven reputation for excellence and quality service to both children & families.
Mercy Care Ballajura
ECA WA Cultural Awareness Interactive Workshop
Saturday 30 March 2024
Join us at this interactive workshop, facilitated by Robyn Collard, where we aim to enhance cultural competence and gain an understanding of culture and cross cultural communication. Gain practical ideas and actionable insights to embed reconciliation in your practice and explore the nuances of communication to cultivate positive relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians?
Places will be limited to encourage interaction and collaboration.
Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre
ECA WA Sundowner: Barefoot Bowls & Building Connections
Friday 23 February 2024
Please join us and connect with the ECA WA Committee, fellow members and colleagues at the ECA WA Sundowner networking event. We will enjoy a bbq dinner and refreshments and unwind with a game of barefoot bowls as the sun sets. This is the perfect way to mark the commencement of the new year with some fun, while fostering meaningful connections within our vibrant community.
Como Bowling and Recreation Club Inc.
ECA WA Sundowner: Barefoot Bowls, BBQ & Building Connection (CANCELLED)
Friday 23 February 2024
Please join us and connect with the ECA WA Committee, fellow members and colleagues at the ECA WA Sundowner networking event. We will enjoy a bbq dinner and refreshments and unwind with a game of barefoot bowls as the sun sets. This is the perfect way to mark the commencement of the new year with some fun, while fostering meaningful connections within our vibrant community.
Como Bowling and Recreation Club Inc.
Critical Conversations with ECA WA (CANCELLED)
Between Wednesday 12 July 2023 and Wednesday 8 November 2023
Critical Conversations: A ECA WA members only resource providing an opportunity to network, promote advocacy, gain support and exchange ideas within the early childhood field.
Exclusive access to Critical Conversations is free to all members. Once registered, you will have access to the following CC events which will be held every second Wednesday of the month between 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Check out the fantastic events we have lined up:
July 12th: Conversations with Lynette Brock (Director of SchemaPlay) via Zoom
August 9th: SchemaPlay in Practice with Leederville ELC AISWA School
September 13th: Reflections: SchemaPlay and networking for where to now
October 11th: Conversations with Karina from Be You on Children's Wellbeing
November 8th: Wellbeing in Practice: Schools and Services
Unpacking EYLF V2 with Rebecca Finney
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Unpacking the changes in EYLF V2.0 to help you plan for your transition in the lead up to 2024
Leederville Early Childhood Centre
Stall Holder Booking
Saturday 2 September 2023
Stall Holder Booking for Early Childhood Australia Conference WA - 2nd of September
Curtin University - Building 501 - Education
Early Childhood Australia WA State Committee Conference
Saturday 2 September 2023
ECAWA bring our 2023 Annual State Conference
"The Year of Play" to Curtin Uni this September.
Date: Saturday 2nd September 2023
Time: 8:30am to 4pm
Venue: Curtin University Campus: Building 501 - Education
Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102
- Keynote speakers Pasi Sahlberg and Hayley Christian talk about the importance of play for learning, health and well-being.
- The Hon. Sabine Winton MLA: Minister for Early Childhood; Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services.
- A panel of experts discussing how we can support every child to thrive through play
- Educators, teachers and leaders share how play is implemented in early childhood settings to support learning and development.
Curtin University - Building 501 - Education
Unpacking EYLF V2 with Rebecca Finney
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Unpacking the changes in EYLF V2.0 to help you plan for your transition in the lead up to 2024
Leederville Early Childhood Centre
Thomas Mayo: Uluru Statement from the Heart
Tuesday 13 June 2023
Join us for an evening of insightful conversation as Early Childhood Australia in partnership with Reconciliation WA present Thomas Mayo, a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man, who will be speaking on the Uluru statement from the heart.
Thomas has been instrumental in spreading the message of the Uluru Statement, travelling across the country from small communities to large city gatherings. He has played a crucial role in building a movement for a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice, which has led us to where we are today.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from a prominent voice in the
movement for Indigenous constitutional recognition.
EYLF – a professional conversation
Wednesday 7 June 2023
Join Dr Marie Martin and ECAWA to explore the changes in Version 2 of the Early Years Learning Framework and implications for practice. Which of the changes feel easily assimilated? Which of the changes are you nervous or concerned about and will require accommodation?
In this session, we will endeavour to critically reflect on our reactions to the changes, how they fit with our understandings of the work we do, areas that challenge us, changes that we need to explore more fully and areas of practice that will need to change.
Hensman Street Elementary
Thomas Mayo: Uluru Statement from the Heart
Thursday 11 May 2023
DATE CHANGE - Unfortunately Thomas has had to change the date of this event. We are just waiting for confirmation of a new date ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Join us for an evening of insightful conversation as Early Childhood Australia in partnership with Reconciliation WA present Thomas Mayo, a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man, who will be speaking on the Uluru statement from the heart.
Thomas has been instrumental in spreading the message of the Uluru Statement, travelling across the country from small communities to large city gatherings. He has played a crucial role in building a movement for a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice, which has led us to where we are today.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from a prominent voice in the
movement for Indigenous constitutional recognition.
Early Childhood Australia WA State Committee Conference
Saturday 22 October 2022
ECAWA bring our 2022 Annual State Conference to Curtin Uni this October.
Keynote Speakers
Lennie Barblett - current trends and changes to the ALF,
Karen Murcia - Young Children’s Creativity and Digital Technologies
and a number of small sessions with speakers around these topics.
We will be running 4 streams this year - Early Career Teachers, Educators of Infants, Leadership & Research, when you are purchasing tickets please select which stream applies to you.
Curtin University - Building 501 - Education
Kambarang Cultural Walk
Saturday 3 November 2018
You are invited to take part in an Aboriginal Cultural Tour at Piney Lakes with Marissa Verma of Bindi Bindi Dreaming, a local guide who shares her lifetime experiences about Noongar culture through guided tours around the Perth region.
Wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.
When: 3rd November 2018
Time: 10 am to 12 pm (arrive 9:45 am to meet Marissa)
Where: Sensory Park - then walk to Piney Lakes parking and access from Murdoch Drive entry
Cost: $20.00
Piney Lakes Sensory Playground
ECA Celebrating 80 Years
Wednesday 3 October 2018
You are invited to attend an evening of celebration with the ECA WA Branch as we look back and celebrate the past 80 years of Early Childhood Australia.
Date: 3rd October 2018
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: The University Club of Western Australia
1 Hackett Dr, Crawley WA 6009
The University Club of Western Australia
Play Summit - Network Session
Wednesday 25 October 2017
Social drinks to mix and meet other attendees of the Summit, early childhood sector educators, parents and organizational representatives.
Canapes served and licensed bar available with drinks to purchase.
***Please register for the Play Summit - Keynote address by Prof. Donna Cross (1:30 - 3:30pm) and the Play Summit Group Workshop, Play in Practice (3:45 - 5:15pm) separately***
Burswood on Swan
Play Summit - Group Workshop, Play in Practice
Wednesday 25 October 2017
THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED - IT HAS REACHED CAPACITY
Please register for the Play Summit Keynote Address by Prof. Donna Cross (1:30 - 3:30pm)
and Play Summit Networking Session (5:30 - 6:30pm) separately
Burswood on Swan
Play Summit - Keynote Address
Wednesday 25 October 2017
Address delivered by Prof. Donna Cross at 2pm.
Light afternoon tea included.
***Please register for the Play Summit Group Workshop, Play in Practice (3:45 - 5:15pm) and Play Summit Networking Session (5:30 - 6:30pm) separately***
Burswood on Swan
NaturePlay Film - Take Childhood Back **Rescreen Bunbury
Wednesday 4 October 2017
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled in 2018
ECIA & ECAWA Workshop - Does this child need help?
Saturday 2 September 2017
This is a full day workshop to assist service providers in the early years sector to follow best practice methods. Area covered include:
• Early growth and development
• Identifying when a concern may be an issue
• What identification means
• How to raise concerns
• The role of early childhood intervention
• How to plan the next steps including referral
The workbook and lunch are included in the fee ($50 per person)
Lotteries House
NaturePlay Film - Take Childhood Back **Rescreen
Friday 11 August 2017
An exploration of educational models from different parts of the world that evaluates the value of Play as a medium for learning, and of children's well-being and development.
Brian Hill Lecture Theatre
NaturePlay Film - Take Childhood Back
Friday 21 April 2017
An exploration of educational models from different parts of the world that evaluates the value of Play as a medium for learning, and of children's well-being and development.
Theatre, State Library of Western Australia
Live Wires Local - Perth
Saturday 13 August 2016
This is the event to build on the success of last years Live Wires with a local flavour. The event will include presentations from Clare McHugh of ECA, Louise Cimetta from Apple and other workshop presenters.
Certificates available for PD records if required.
Catholic Education Office
