2. •
Australia is a highly
developed, multicultural
and democratic society,
with the population of 22
million.
• “Life expectancy in Australia is 78.7
• Australia’s national for males and 83.5 for females.”
language is English, like
skin cancer is the leading cause of
Britain they have their •
death in Australia compared around
own distinguished accent. the world.
• Similar to U.S, It has six • It has the world’s thirteenth largest
different states. economy.
• “Is a country in the Southern
hemisphere comprising the mainland
of the Australian continent.”
3. Australian preschool association, previously
called Australian association for preschool
development was founded in 1939.
It is also considered the "national
association for the advancement of
preschool development"
In 1890s Frobel and Pestalozzi were the
founders of ECEC in Australia
4. • Children’s are highly evaluated as an
individual.
• Respect multiculturalism and diversity of
children’s culture like Canada.
• Effective partnerships between parents and
caregivers.
• Encourage the community to participate with
a constructive feedback.
6. In Australia
Long Day Care Occasional Care
Outside School
Hours Care
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7. Provided in an approved home for children
Located anywhere because it is made to
match the needs of families.
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8. Also known as kindergarten, preschools,
childcare centers, or early learning centers.
Provide techniques for developing children’s
minds.
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9. Available before and after school as well as
during holidays.
Offers a variety of activities
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10. Flexible and available regularly
Known to stimulate learning and development
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11. Provided by an approved Early Childhood
Educator
Supervised activities for all ages
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12. In 12 years, the accessibility for children (aged 0-11) to be in child
care systems has increased by 8%.
From September 2005, to September 2009, the number of children
using child care services has increased from 804,314 to 871,107.
The number of children in Canada using child care services is
approximately 1,877,772.
Number of Children In Australia using child care in September 2005,
2007, and 2009
13. - Total child care centres in Australia in 2005
10 393
- Total child care centres in Australia in 2009
13 638
- Total child care centres in Canada in 2004
745 000
For Australia:
14. • Evaluate every children as unique and individual.
• Reflect childcare philosophy and ethics by their activity and
curriculum.
• Focus on diverse background of children’s culture.
• Nurture, respect, and practice multiculturalism.
• Are effectively related with parents and community.
• “Actively and consistently promote principles of fairness, equity
and social justice, including advocating for the rights of all
children.”
