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

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WHO WE ARE

OMEP Australia is the Australian arm of the Organisation Mondiale pour l’Éducation Préscolaire (OMEP) or the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education.

We’re the peak international organisation for early childhood education and care in Australia. We support research, professional development and charitable projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

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Projects

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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Celebrating Play: OMEP Australia's 'Playing Around Australia' Project

Ongoing Projects

Celebrating Play: OMEP Australia’s ‘Playing Around Australia’ Project

OMEP Australia is thrilled to announce our 'Playing Around Australia,' project that celebrates the joy and importance of play in the lives of children.

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

Ongoing Projects

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

We are excited to launch a new survey aimed at understanding what early childhood educators know about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they incorporate them into their teaching practices.

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OMEP Solarbuddy Collaboration Project

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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Previous Events

12th OMEP Asia-Pacific Conference

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

Previous Events

2024 OMEP World Assembly & Conference: Thailand

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2024 OMEP World Assembly & Conference: Thailand

Previous Events

2024 OMEP Europe Conference

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2024 OMEP Europe Conference

Previous Events

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

Previous Events

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

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UNCRC 30th Anniversary Children’s Drawing Project

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's Drawing Project

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."

OMEP Australia is the Australian arm of the Organisation Mondiale pour l’Éducation Préscolaire (OMEP) or the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education.

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