ECLD Conference is back in 2027!

Child Australia is proud to announce that the Early Childhood Learning & Development (ECLD) Conference is coming back this

📆 6 March 2027 at the

📍 Optus Stadium, Perth WA

The ECLD Conference has brought together hundreds of passionate early childhood professionals from across Western Australia and beyond.

With over 700 delegates attending previous events, ECLD has become a must-attend opportunity for educators, leaders and sector professionals to connect and be inspired.

Belong  •  Inspire  •  Transform

Expect a full day of thought-provoking keynote presentations, practical insights, innovative ideas and meaningful conversations that will challenge your thinking and energise your practice.

This year’s theme focuses on:

• Belonging & Inclusion
  Exploring practices that foster children’s sense of belonging, cultural identity, agency, equity, inclusion and meaningful partnerships with families and communities.
• Play & Pedagogy
  Innovative approaches to play-based learning, curriculum design, intentional teaching, inquiry and pedagogical practices that support children’s learning and development.
• Leadership & Workforce
  Building thriving teams, developing leadership capability, supporting educator wellbeing, workforce sustainability, mentoring and creating positive workplace cultures.
• Safety & Wellbeing
  Supporting children’s and educators’ wellbeing through trauma-informed practice, child safety, behaviour guidance, regulation, mental health and responsive environments.
• Innovation & Future Focus
  Emerging trends, research, technology, sustainability, advocacy and transformative practices shaping the future of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Whether you’re new to ECLD or a returning delegate, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from respected speakers, connect with like-minded professionals and be part of a community committed to shaping the future of the ECEC Sector.

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