Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Call for Papers DEADLINE 23rd October 2016 & ECI Excellence Awards
Announcement posted by Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) NSW/ACT 10 Oct 2016
27th NSW/ACT Conference - Call for Papers
Call for Papers DEADLINE EXTENDED - 23rd October 2016
In order to build the best conference program, we are seeking papers for sessional workshops. ECIA NSW/ACT is inviting professionals to submit abstracts for presentations, workshops or panels that explore innovative practices, challenges, research and policy directions.
Click here to view or download the 'Call for Papers' Flyer.
Click here to view or download the Abstract Submission Template to aid with your submission.*
*Note: The Abstract Submission Template may automatically begin downloading in your default browser. Check your browser or go to the Downloads folder on your computer to access this document.
Excellence Awards
The Excellence Awards aim to honour and recognise outstanding achievements in the ECI sector that have contributed to the improvement of the lives of children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families.
The Excellence Award categories celebrate and acknowledges teams and organisations that demonstrate excellence, passion, vision and a commitment to assisting children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families to achieve their goals.
The ‘Excellence Awards’ will be presented for outstanding achievements in the ECI Industry at the NSW/ACT Conference on 25th - 26th May 2017 at the Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach.
Award Categories
The following award categories will be open for nominations:
- Outstanding family-centred practice
- Champion of Inclusion
- Team around the child
- Innovative practice
Applications and Nominations
Applications will open on 14th November 2016.
Nominations must be for a team or organisation in the early childhood intervention sector operating in NSW or ACT and includes; early childhood educators, special educators, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, audiologists, social workers and psychologist.
Applicants can self-nominate their team or organisation or nominate another team or organisation. Nominations for individuals will not be accepted. ECIA Members and Non Members are eligable to apply.*
*Note: ECIA Members can nominate at no cost. Non ECIA Members are required to pay an application fee of $99 (inc. GST).
Theme: ECI: Beyond Possibilities - Investing in the Future
Location: Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach
Dates: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May 2017
Early Childhood Intervention Australia NSW/ACT 2017 Conference has as its theme ‘ECI: Beyond Possibilities - Investing in the Future’. This provides an exciting opportunity for service providers and professionals interested in Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood, to come together with a focus on building the capacity of our sector and the community, understanding the NDIS and the impact on children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families. The conference will have a strong focus on the key issues affecting practice in early childhood intervention, now and into the future.
State Conference Registrations NOW OPEN
Register now to receive the Early Bird discount!
Registrations for the NSW/ACT Conference ECI: Beyond Possibilities - Investing in the Future are now open.
You can register to attend the two day conference on:
- Both days – Thursday 25 & Friday 26 May 2017
- Day One Only – Thursday 25 May 2017
- Day Two Only – Friday 26 May 2017
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| Two Days | One Day |
| Early Bird ECIA NSW/ACT Member Rate* | $505 | $305 |
| Early Bird Non-Member Rate* | $585 | $345 |
| ECIA NSW/ACT Member Rate | $560 | $360 |
| Non-Member Rate | $640 | $400 |
*Early Bird rates will finish on 24th March 2017
If you have any queries about registering for the conference or need any further information, contact Libby Forsyth on (02) 9873 2593 or admin@ecia-nsw.org.au.