Published on Monday, 4 August 2025 at 2:19:02 PM
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LAUNCHES
EARLY LEARNING MATTERS WEEK 2025!
In late 2024, the Shire of Carnarvon was a successful recipient of funding from the Local Government Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) Grants Program, which was used to engage an Early Years Project Officer, Gail Law-Davis. She is working alongside the Shire’s Library Services and Programs Coordinator, Cheryl Weston, to take the lead on early childhood initiatives, aiming to facilitate stronger early childhood development outcomes for families in the Carnarvon community.
Throughout 2025, Gail has been busily engaging with early years’ organisations through the Gascoyne Early Years Network (GEYN) fostering working relationships and sharing details about the AEDC 2024 results. She has participated in several successful collaborative events, including the NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day.
On 30 July, in the lead up to Early Learning Matters Week 2025, Gail held an AEDC Results Workshop with GEYN members, working through the specific data relating to Carnarvon children. Gail led the workshop attendees through the process of understanding the AEDC data (key concepts, data collection, calculating domain and summary indicator results). She also introduced the AEDC Domains, sharing example relevant activities as well as a range of useful resources to support planning and delivery of appropriate programming. The workshop was well-received by all those attending, offering the perfect opportunity for networking and information-sharing.
About the AEDC
The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a key national initiative that helps to understand how children are faring in their first year of full-time school – in Western Australia this is Pre-primary.
The AEDC is research-backed tool that tracks the holistic development of young children across Australia. By highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, it provides vital insights that inform policies, programs, and services designed to support children’s wellbeing and development.
With data collected every three years, the AEDC gives communities, educators, and governments at all levels the information they need to invest where it matters most, helping all children to thrive.
For further information visit the national AEDC website to:
- Find the latest data for your community as well as trends over time
- Download your Community Profile, tables and maps to access your area’s data
- Explore resources to support you to interpret and use the data in early years planning and action
- Find out about the latest AEDC research.
The 2024 AEDC Results are now live and can be accessed from the national website at www.aedc.gov.au. The website hosts publicly available national, state/territory, and community AEDC results.
More AEDC Engagement Kit resources are available here: AEDC resources for leaders and educators - Department of Education
The Shire of Carnarvon acknowledges funding support from the Department of Communities - Department of Education WA.
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