OMEP WA

Welcome to OMEP WA incorporated. A chapter of OMEP Australia, in 2008 OMEP WA was incorporated, with affiliation to OMEP Australia and in turn to World OMEP.

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OMEP WA strives to expediently address the needs of Western Australian children in particular.

We also aim to provide better flexibility in promptly addressing special case needs identified in other areas.

OMEP WA advocates for every child to have access to high quality care and education. We work to enhance all areas of young children’s wellbeing, growth and development from education, health and welfare perspectives.

In particular, we strive to provide direct relief of poverty, sickness, abuse, suffering or other forms of misfortune suffered by young children.

Our Team & Membership

  • OMEP WA Director: Dr Dawn Butterworth AO
  • Vice President: Karyn Platt
  • Secretary: Sarsha Mennell
  • Treasurer: Jerome Toonen
  • Membership Secretary: Mary Vajda

Committee Members:

  • Bryce Butterworth
  • Chloe Conlon
  • Kerry Vilojeon

Contact the team via [email protected]

Anyone interested in the health, care, welfare and particularly education of young children aged 0-8 years may apply for membership of OMEP WA incorporated with membership by affiliation of OMEP Australia and World OMEP. Benefits of membership include:

  • Fun, friendship and philanthropy
  • Advocacy and action for improved opportunities for young children
  • Meetings, seminars and conferences
  • Access to the latest research in ECEC
  • International, national and local ECCE contacts
  • Opportunities for staff exchanges
  • Group visits to view innovative projects
  • Mentoring and collegiate support

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OMEP WA Bursary

In order to assist deserving individuals to train as early childhood educators, a $2000 bursary is offered each year to an undergraduate or post graduate student at University or TAFE.

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Other Scholarships & Grants

OMEP Australia funds 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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WA Events

Sundowner May 2022

OMEP WA held another enjoyable Sundowner, this time hosted by Jerome and Lesley in their beautiful home and garden.
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Projects including WA Research & Publications

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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