Online modules
ECA Learning Hub online modules are interactive and self-paced. They include text, interactive activities, self-reflection opportunities and often feature video interviews. You can use each module as many times as you like during a 12-month period from date of purchase. Click any title below to explore further. Courses which are not included as a part of a standard ECA Learning Hub Subscription are marked with an asterisk (*).
- An introduction to the National Quality Framework— Victoria Petriella
- Belonging, Being and Becoming: the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia— Victoria Petriella
- Bullying and harassment for employees—ECA & third-party experts
- Bullying and harassment for managers and supervisors—ECA & third-party experts
- Developing and maintaining a QIP—Dr Luke Touhill
- Documenting and assessing children’s learning—Dr Anne Kennedy
- Duty of care—ECA
- Encountering and interpreting the principles of Reggio Emilia — Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE)*
- Engaging with digital documentation and technology series—Karen Turner
- Exploring science content knowledge with ABC Kids Listen podcast: Imagine This —Dr Kate Highfield and Dr Nij Lal
- esafety Professional Learning Modules—eSafety Commissioner and Early Childhood Australia
- Introducing inclusion: Looking at diversity and adversity through an inclusive framework—Early Childhood Australia
- Learning with nature – Package 1 – Dr Claire Warden *
- Learning with nature – Package 2 – Dr Claire Warden *
- Managing challenging exchanges–responding professionally—Jennifer Ribarovski
- Maths is Everywhere—Jenni Connor
- Music in Early Childhood (2 part series)— Dr Amanda Niland
- NAIDOC Week: Stories in practice – Jessica Staines
- Participatory Planning— The Floorbooks Approach— Claire Warden*
- Partnerships with communities—Judy Radich
- Partnerships with families—Anne Stonehouse AM
- Partnerships with families for inclusive practice (2-part series)
- Philosophy leading strategy — Leanne Gibbs
- Putting art in place—Dr Red Ruby Scarlet
- Reconciliation in action (2 part series) —Tracey Simpson
- Respect: a guide to calm and nurturing infant care and education—Toni Christie
- Routines and transitions: embracing opportunities for learning—Karen Winderlich
- STEM in early childhood— Dr Kate Highfield
- STEM inquiry: co-constructed environments for curious minds—Little Scientists Australia
- Supporting children’s self-regulation ages 3-5 years—Dr Kate Williams
- Supporting children’s self-regulation: ages birth to 3 years— Andrea Nolan& Karen Bonson
- Supporting language development in the early years — Christine Andell
- Take me outside: An introduction to outdoor learning—Victoria McDowell
- The value of play—Dr Luke Touhill
- Understanding and making art: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in early childhood settings—Jo Krabman
- An insight into Autism Spectrum Disorder in the early year (2-part series)—Autism Queensland
- Understanding sleep and safe sleep practices in early childhood education and care (3 part series)— The Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
- Understand the role: Nominated supervisor and person in day-to-day charge in education and care
- Using critical reflection—Dr Jennifer Cartmel
- Walking with children on their journey to literacy: Practitioner perspectives—Evelyn Callaghan and Sarah White
- Working with the ECA Code of Ethics—Catharine Hydon
- Being the champion for children impacted by trauma
On-demand webinar recordings
The ECA Learning Hub offers on-demand studio-quality webinars, presented by a range of experts in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.
- A good place to be a child: Creating effective early learning environments—Dr Luke Touhill
- Early childhood education for sustainability: Now or never, a time for urgent change – Dr Sue Elliot
- Let’s Talk: Creating a culture of learning – places of teaching and learning for everyone – Anne Stonehouse and Michelle Gujer
- Making Quality Visible—Sarah Louise Gandolfo
- Play-based learning: Using the pedagogical play-framework—Dr Susan Edwards
- Professionalism, paperwork and pedagogy: Leading professional practice in long day care—Jane Bourne, Professor Karen Thorpe and Associate Professor Susan Irvine
- Settling multiple children in ECEC settings—Cindy Davenport
- Supporting bilingualism during early childhood—Dr Ruth Nicholls
- The planning cycle: Rediscovered—Rod Soper
Webcasts
Webcasts are a blend of modules and on-demand webinars courses, with videos, interactive elements and reflection tasks.
- Acting ethically: Exploring the ECA Code of Ethics—Catharine Hydon
- Anti-bias approaches in early childhood—Dr Red Ruby Scarlet
- Emotion coaching: A transformational tool—Beth Macgregor
- Engineering creativity: Celebrating loose parts play for all ages — Robin Christie
- Playing with gratitude—Rod Soper
- Privacy awareness in children’s services—Catharine Hydon
- Professionalism and identity: Who we are and what we do—Catharine Hydon
- Wellbeing matters: Why wellbeing matters at work —Rod Soper
- Wellbeing matters: Let your wellbeing thrive—Rod Soper
Access modules and on-demand webinars (excluding some third-party or partner developed content, noted with an asterisk*) as a part of a Learning Hub Annual Subscription, or purchase each title individually.
Online learning courses coming soon
*This course is not available as a part of a standard Learning Hub Annual Subscription that is hosted on an external platform or Learning Management System. If you have any questions or would like to purchase this module for an external platform, please contact the ECA Learning Hub via phone on 1800 356 900 or email.