Welcome to CEIEC

The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood (CEIEC) was established in November 2001 at the University of Melbourne. Since it began, the Centre has developed a strong research culture and international reputation for its work in equity and change research, professional development and teaching.

The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood (CEIEC) and its work are premised on the following beliefs:

• all children have a right to participate as equal and active citizens in early education assured of their rights and free from all forms of discrimination including racism, sexism and classism
• Community/ University partnerships are an essential component in supporting equity, social justice and innovation in early education
• high quality research is a core component of improving outcomes and experience for all children in early education
• an interdisciplinary approach that draws on networks of interest around social justice and key equity issues is an important component of producing high quality knowledge about equity, children's rights and early education.