International Resource Early Childhood Development/Education

            For my international research source, I selected http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.  This site provides international information on topics of early childhood education in Australia.  The organization advocates for children and are committed to every child.  The organization has been established for 80 years and growing with sources every year.  Striving to kept abreast with all the latest   “ECA’s vision is that every young child is thriving and learning. Our role in achieving this is to promote the rights and interests of all young children and to support the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care” (http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/become-a-member/).  The topics on their site can range from children with disabilities and special needs, programs in early childhood education and care, pedagogy from a child’s perspective, childhood development, and more.  There is also a link for parents and resources for a variety of topics for them, such as sleeping, first year of school, health and nutrition, and separation anxiety.  As a mother of 3 boys I find myself always seeking advice, as each of my children are very different.  The site also offers opportunities to engage in ECA Leadership Programs, ECA National Conference, Programs, Newsletters, and other resources that could be beneficial in one’s professional career of early childhood.  The site is very plentiful in information pertaining to the field of early childhood. 

            One topic that I researched was related to the poverty in Australia and the number of children suffering.  The numbers of children in poverty are extremely high around the world.  Australia children in poverty are approximate 731,000.  The impact of child poverty can have a life-long impact on the child’s life.  It can be very difficult for children to learn new skills to leave the lifestyles of poverty, if not given an opportunity to learn new opportunities.  As research supports the impact of early childhood education which can show an impact in a child’s life.  When a child of poverty is given the opportunity to overcome the adversity of poverty and its opportunity grows, the outcome will change.  Reducing the outcome of children in poverty will and can contribute to making an impact on those in poverty.  A national approach on those in poverty can make an impact for the future of children suffering from poverty all together. 

            This site is full of support for children and standing as a voice for children.  Many subjects referring to the development and education of children is a focus of this organization.  The purpose of this organization and others similar are vital to anyone in the field of early childhood education and development.  I can only ask you to take a look at the rich sources this site offers for yourself.  Becoming a member of this organization has great assets, but there is a fee.  Regardless of the membership there are still many vital publications and sources provided in the site.

Reference

http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/