Promoting and protecting children's rights and access to quality early education

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WHO WE ARE

OMEP Australia is a member nation of the Organisation Mondiale pour l’Éducation Préscolaire (OMEP), the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education.

OMEP Australia supports and advocates for children’s rights and access to high-quality early childhood education and care, locally and globally.

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Projects

OMEP WORLD DECLARATION – 2026

Through this Declaration, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, human rights, and early childhood education as a foundation for a just and sustainable future.

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OMEP WORLD DECLARATION – WAC BOLOGNA 2025

Through this Declaration, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, human rights, and early childhood education as a foundation for a just and sustainable future.

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UN Convention of the Rights of the Child Optional Protocol

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) affirms the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children worldwide.

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Towards the Decade for Early Childhood Care and Education

Why a United Nations Decade for Early Childhood Care and Education – ECCE? Humanity owes an enormous debt to early childhood. We find ourselves at a deep cruel and painful historical juncture for children that requires the construction of a determined action to reverse it and ensure the well-being and full development of boys and girls from birth. The human rights of children must be placed at the center of the political agendas of all countries to assume, face and overcome the risks, suffering and…

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Help Shape the Future: Participate in OMEP Australia's Survey on Early Childhood Educators' Knowledge of the SDGs

Ongoing Projects

Introducing ‘Pathways to Sustainability in Early Childhood: Teaching the SDGs in the Australian Context’

OMEP Australia is proud to announce the release of this groundbreaking new resource to support early childhood educators in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their teaching practices.

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Ongoing Projects

Illuminating Futures: OMEP Australia’s Collaboration with SolarBuddy

OMEP Australia is thrilled to announce our recent collaboration with SolarBuddy, a partnership aimed at bringing light and hope to children in need.

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Latest News

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Basia’s Reflectons – Rosamunde Combes Travel Award 2026

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Leanne’s Reflectons – Rosamunde Combes Travel Award 2026

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UNESCO news: World OMEP achieves Associate status

Pre-primary book launch at in the 78th OMEP World Assembly

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Pre-primary education around the world

Devastation in Gaza after "new waves" of intense Israeli bombardment reported by the UN aid coordination office, OCHA.

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Statement from OMEP Australia on Children, Conflict and the Right to Education

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OMEP Announces 2025 Project Grant Winners

Previous Events

Early Childhood Study Tour for PNG Education Personnel

In the last week of August, OMEP funded 10 Papua New Guinean education personnel (7 lecturers, 1 teacher trainer and 2 National Department of Education officials) to travel to Cairns to learn about early childhood education which is still in its infancy in PNG.

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12th OMEP Asia-Pacific Conference

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Progressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Asia-Pacific Region

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2024 OMEP World Assembly & Conference: Thailand

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2024 OMEP Europe Conference

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UNCRC 30th Anniversary Celebration Introduction

OMEP Australia held an online special event on 23 June 2021. The event was part of the celebrations for 30 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

UNCRC 30th Anniversary Celebration - Baby with their mother

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UNCRC 30th Anniversary Celebration Presentation

OMEP Australia held an online special event on 23 June 2021. The event was part of the celebrations for 30 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

UNCRC 30th Anniversary Celebration - Children in uniform in their classroom smiling

Upcoming OMEP Events

Join us for professional development workshops, informative seminars, and community outreach programs. Enhance your skills, stay updated on industry trends, and make a positive impact in the community. There's something for everyone!

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Scholarship, Bursaries & Grants

We fund SDG-aligned projects and attendance at the annual OMEP World Assembly and Conference. Learn about selection criteria and past winners here.

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Sustainable Development Goals

OMEP urges the world community to include Early Childhood Education and Care as a priority in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2015-2030.

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Dr Jen Jackson

"I joined OMEP to work with people from different walks of life who want to make a better world for children. It even has a voice in the UN, which shows how respected it is."

Dr Sandie Wong

"I joined OMEP because of its commitment to children’s rights and its international connections – especially with organisations such as UNESCO."