2024 Early Childhood Australia National Conference

2024 ECA National Conference - Realising the vision: an integrated future for early years

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has been a voice for young children since 1938. They 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.

‘Realising the Vision: an integrated future for the early years’ is the theme for the 36th ECA National Conference, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, from Tuesday 17 September to Friday 20 September 2024.

The early years are at the forefront of policy debate and reform across Australia and globally. This is an extraordinary ‘moment in time’ to shape the future—to build a universal platform for early childhood education and care, to stabilise and recognise the early childhood workforce, and to better integrate supports for both children and families across allied health, social services and major service systems such as the NDIS. It is critical that reform is driven by a clear vision that puts children at the centre of policy and service design. It is also important that the early childhood profession is actively engaged in both decision-making and implementation.

We are also on the cusp of creating a reconciled nation that recognises, values and celebrates the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and identities. The early childhood sector has an important role in this—through embracing cultural responsiveness and inclusive practice to foster children’s connection to culture and identity, while also forming respectful partnerships to empower First Nations communities and families.

The 2024 ECA National Conference is an opportunity to come together and help shape the future of Australia as a nation and the legacy we leave for the next generation of children.

McArthur - a sponsor at 2024 ECA National Conference

McArthur will be exhibiting on the dates at booth 102 and 103, as well as being the sponsor for coffee at the 2024 ECA National Conference. We are excited to meet with you to discuss about opportunities and challenges in the early childhood sector nationwide. 

McArthur has been Australia's leading provider of specialist Early Childhood Education recruitment and career solutions for 35 years. The national McArthur Early Childhood Education team deliver specialist Permanent, Temporary and Casual staffing solutions to centres across Australia. All McArthur ECE consultants come from roles within the sector or have extensive ECE recruitment experience or in many cases – both. It allows us to continuously bring new innovation and service improvement initiatives to both clients and candidates in Early Year sector.

Event details:

When: 17 - 20 September 2024

Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

More information and registration, please follow the link >>2024 ECA National Conference<<

Contact our National Early Childhood Education team for a conversation about your career aspirations or specific staffing needs

For over three decades, McArthur has been a trusted National Early Childhood Education recruitment agency for centres across Australia. Our core mission is to connect the best fit educators, teachers and leaders with the right roles and guide them towards a fulfilling career. We are committed to align our solutions with both the candidate's aspiration and objectives while meeting the needs and requirements of the organisations.

With a deep understanding of the national Early Childhood Education sector spanning from 35 years of experience, we specialise in sourcing top talent for Educator, Teacher and Leadership roles across Australia. Whether it is a temporary, casual Educator for immediate coverage or a permanent Centre Director, McArthur National Early Childhood Education Team is ready to deliver.