AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to. RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORSSEE MORE ON AEDC.GOV.AU RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to. RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORSSEE MORE ON AEDC.GOV.AU RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

DATA - AEDC

The AEDC census data provides a snapshot of children's development that can inform communities and support planning, policy and action. To view data, use the search field above to view AEDC data in table, map and graph formats for Australia, states & territories, communities and suburbs & towns. For additional data products go to downloads. ABOUT THE AEDC DOMAINS About the AEDC domains. The AEDC measures five important areas of early childhood development. physical health and wellbeing. social competence. emotional maturity. language and cognitive skills (school-based) communication skills and general knowledge. The tables below provide explanations of each of the domains in relation to

children who

CONTACT US - AEDC

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE AEDC RESULTS Understanding your AEDC results. On each of the five AEDC domains, children receive a score from 0 to 10 which is calculated based on teacher responses to the relevant domain questions for each child. AEDC results are reported as the number and proportion of children who are considered to be 'developmentally on track', 'developmentally at

risk

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TEACHERS Teachers are advised to answer the questions to the best of their knowledge or to select the ‘don’t know’ option. The only exception is the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Consultants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members bring unique cultural knowledge. Research has shown that they are well

placed to

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND POLICY Quality Improvement Plan and the National Quality Standards. The AEDC provides publicly available data on the state of children’s development that early childhood education services can use to meet mandatory reporting requirements as part of the National Quality Framework such as the Quality Improvement Plan.

AEDC

Welcome to the 2021 Australian Early Development Census! Please enter the 8-digit school activation code. Your school activation code can be found on your Principal Welcome Letter and the Key steps for participation in the AEDC included in your School Leader Pack. THE AEDI AND ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN The adapted version of the Early Development Instrument (EDI) was piloted in 2008 with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from 49 schools in three sites around Western Australia- Armadale, Murchison Gascoyne and the Pilbara. In 2009 the study focused on communicating and disseminating the results in trial sites identifying

and using

GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION OF THE EARLY 6 | AEDC Guide to completing the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument Question-by-question guide This section of the guide lists all questions in the Instrument and provides AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to. RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORSSEE MORE ON AEDC.GOV.AU RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to. RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORSSEE MORE ON AEDC.GOV.AU RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

DATA - AEDC

The AEDC census data provides a snapshot of children's development that can inform communities and support planning, policy and action. To view data, use the search field above to view AEDC data in table, map and graph formats for Australia, states & territories, communities and suburbs & towns. For additional data products go to downloads. ABOUT THE AEDC DOMAINS About the AEDC domains. The AEDC measures five important areas of early childhood development. physical health and wellbeing. social competence. emotional maturity. language and cognitive skills (school-based) communication skills and general knowledge. The tables below provide explanations of each of the domains in relation to

children who

CONTACT US - AEDC

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE AEDC RESULTS Understanding your AEDC results. On each of the five AEDC domains, children receive a score from 0 to 10 which is calculated based on teacher responses to the relevant domain questions for each child. AEDC results are reported as the number and proportion of children who are considered to be 'developmentally on track', 'developmentally at

risk

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TEACHERS Teachers are advised to answer the questions to the best of their knowledge or to select the ‘don’t know’ option. The only exception is the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Consultants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members bring unique cultural knowledge. Research has shown that they are well

placed to

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND POLICY Quality Improvement Plan and the National Quality Standards. The AEDC provides publicly available data on the state of children’s development that early childhood education services can use to meet mandatory reporting requirements as part of the National Quality Framework such as the Quality Improvement Plan.

AEDC

Welcome to the 2021 Australian Early Development Census! Please enter the 8-digit school activation code. Your school activation code can be found on your Principal Welcome Letter and the Key steps for participation in the AEDC included in your School Leader Pack. THE AEDI AND ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN The adapted version of the Early Development Instrument (EDI) was piloted in 2008 with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from 49 schools in three sites around Western Australia- Armadale, Murchison Gascoyne and the Pilbara. In 2009 the study focused on communicating and disseminating the results in trial sites identifying

and using

GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION OF THE EARLY 6 | AEDC Guide to completing the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument Question-by-question guide This section of the guide lists all questions in the Instrument and provides AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

DATA - AEDC

The AEDC census data provides a snapshot of children's development that can inform communities and support planning, policy and action. To view data, use the search field above to view AEDC data in table, map and graph formats for Australia, states & territories, communities and suburbs & towns. For additional data products go to downloads.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to. RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TEACHERS Teachers are advised to answer the questions to the best of their knowledge or to select the ‘don’t know’ option. The only exception is the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Consultants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members bring unique cultural knowledge. Research has shown that they are well

placed to

FINDINGS FROM THE AEDC The 2018 AEDC data show a significant decrease in the level of vulnerability on one or more domain (s) from 22 per cent (in 2012 and 2015) to 21.7 per cent. Significant gains have been made in children’s communication skills and general knowledge with 8.2 per cent of children developmentally vulnerable on this domain in 2018.

AEDC

Sign in. Your username will be the email address used to register on the data collection system. Username is required. Password is

required.

QUEENSLAND (QLD)

Queensland. The community results from all AEDC collections can be viewed through the Data Explorer pages. The Data Explorer is an important window on the AEDC data collection and provides dynamic maps and tabular data that can be viewed and downloaded.

AEDC

Welcome to the 2021 Australian Early Development Census! Please enter the 8-digit school activation code. Your school activation code can be found on your Principal Welcome Letter and the Key steps for participation in the AEDC included in your School Leader Pack. AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

DATA - AEDC

The AEDC census data provides a snapshot of children's development that can inform communities and support planning, policy and action. To view data, use the search field above to view AEDC data in table, map and graph formats for Australia, states & territories, communities and suburbs & towns. For additional data products go to downloads.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to. RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TEACHERS Teachers are advised to answer the questions to the best of their knowledge or to select the ‘don’t know’ option. The only exception is the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Consultants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members bring unique cultural knowledge. Research has shown that they are well

placed to

FINDINGS FROM THE AEDC The 2018 AEDC data show a significant decrease in the level of vulnerability on one or more domain (s) from 22 per cent (in 2012 and 2015) to 21.7 per cent. Significant gains have been made in children’s communication skills and general knowledge with 8.2 per cent of children developmentally vulnerable on this domain in 2018.

AEDC

Sign in. Your username will be the email address used to register on the data collection system. Username is required. Password is

required.

QUEENSLAND (QLD)

Queensland. The community results from all AEDC collections can be viewed through the Data Explorer pages. The Data Explorer is an important window on the AEDC data collection and provides dynamic maps and tabular data that can be viewed and downloaded.

AEDC

Welcome to the 2021 Australian Early Development Census! Please enter the 8-digit school activation code. Your school activation code can be found on your Principal Welcome Letter and the Key steps for participation in the AEDC included in your School Leader Pack.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to. FINDINGS FROM THE AEDC The 2018 AEDC data show a significant decrease in the level of vulnerability on one or more domain (s) from 22 per cent (in 2012 and 2015) to 21.7 per cent. Significant gains have been made in children’s communication skills and general knowledge with 8.2 per cent of children developmentally vulnerable on this domain in 2018.

DATA EXPLORER

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE AEDC RESULTS Understanding your AEDC results. On each of the five AEDC domains, children receive a score from 0 to 10 which is calculated based on teacher responses to the relevant domain questions for each child. AEDC results are reported as the number and proportion of children who are considered to be 'developmentally on track', 'developmentally at

risk

AEDC NATIONAL CONFERENCE The 2021 AEDC National Conference invites us to think about what is driving trends, what we have learned from interrogating the data, and how the data has shaped what we do to ensure all children in Australia have opportunities to grow, learn and thrive. To find out more about the conference, visit aedcconference.com.au.

AEDC

Welcome to the 2021 Australian Early Development Census! Please enter the 8-digit school activation code. Your school activation code can be found on your Principal Welcome Letter and the Key steps for participation in the AEDC included in your School Leader Pack. THE PREDICTIVE VALIDITY OF THE AEDC; PREDICTING NAPLAN Although the 2009 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) data collection was the first nationwide assessment of child development in Australia, the instrument has been used in Australia since 2003 when the test was administered to children in the North Metropolitan Health Service of Perth. These children have now completed their Year 3 AEDC TEACHER PACK FACT SHEET COMPLETING THE AEDC FOR Preparing to complete the Instrument for Indigenous children In addition to the online teacher training videos with background information about the AEDC and important THE AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT INDEX (AEDI) INDIGENOUS The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) Indigenous Adaptation Study Sven Silburn 1,2 & 3, Sally Brinkman 2, 3 & 4, Sue Ferguson-Hill 2 & 3, Irene Styles 5, Roz Walker 2 & 3 and Carrington Shepherd 2 & 3 November 2009 1. Menzies School of Health Research 2. Telethon Institute for Child Health Research AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

DATA - AEDC

The AEDC census data provides a snapshot of children's development that can inform communities and support planning, policy and action. To view data, use the search field above to view AEDC data in table, map and graph formats for Australia, states & territories, communities and suburbs & towns. For additional data products go to downloads.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Early childhood. The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a population based measure of how children have developed by the time they start school. It looks at five areas of early childhood development: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills (school-based), and

communication

ABOUT THE AEDC DOMAINS About the AEDC domains. The AEDC measures five important areas of early childhood development. physical health and wellbeing. social competence. emotional maturity. language and cognitive skills (school-based) communication skills and general knowledge. The tables below provide explanations of each of the domains in relation to

children who

EARLY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT Early Development Instrument. During each AEDC cycle, teachers complete the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument (AvEDI) for each child in their class, which is collected using a secure data entry system. The AvEDI is completed based on the teacher’s knowledge and observations of the children in their class.

Children are not

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

AEDC

Sign in. Your username will be the email address used to register on the data collection system. Username is required. Password is

required.

GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION OF THE EARLY 6 | AEDC Guide to completing the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument Question-by-question guide This section of the guide lists all questions in the Instrument and provides AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Over 96% Children assessed. That is over 308,000 children in 2018. 1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable. Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more domain in 2018. 6 in 10 Indigenous children. Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018. 549 Communities.

SIGN IN - AEDC

If you are participating in the 2021 AEDC data collection use this link to sign in: AEDC Data Collection System. If you have not yet set a password, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which contains the verification link required to complete

registration.

DATA - AEDC

The AEDC census data provides a snapshot of children's development that can inform communities and support planning, policy and action. To view data, use the search field above to view AEDC data in table, map and graph formats for Australia, states & territories, communities and suburbs & towns. For additional data products go to downloads.

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Early childhood. The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a population based measure of how children have developed by the time they start school. It looks at five areas of early childhood development: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills (school-based), and

communication

ABOUT THE AEDC DOMAINS About the AEDC domains. The AEDC measures five important areas of early childhood development. physical health and wellbeing. social competence. emotional maturity. language and cognitive skills (school-based) communication skills and general knowledge. The tables below provide explanations of each of the domains in relation to

children who

EARLY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT Early Development Instrument. During each AEDC cycle, teachers complete the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument (AvEDI) for each child in their class, which is collected using a secure data entry system. The AvEDI is completed based on the teacher’s knowledge and observations of the children in their class.

Children are not

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

AEDC

Sign in. Your username will be the email address used to register on the data collection system. Username is required. Password is

required.

GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION OF THE EARLY 6 | AEDC Guide to completing the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument Question-by-question guide This section of the guide lists all questions in the Instrument and provides

PARENTS - AEDC

What the AEDC means for parents. Every three years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in their first year of full-time schooling. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian

children.

REGISTER - AEDC

Register. Use this form to register with the AEDC. Registration allows you to view and download secure documents from this site. When you submit this form, an email will be sent to the address you provide. This email will contain a link that activates your account, so please ensure you give an email address that you have access to.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Early childhood. The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a population based measure of how children have developed by the time they start school. It looks at five areas of early childhood development: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills (school-based), and

communication

ABOUT THE AEDC DOMAINS About the AEDC domains. The AEDC measures five important areas of early childhood development. physical health and wellbeing. social competence. emotional maturity. language and cognitive skills (school-based) communication skills and general knowledge. The tables below provide explanations of each of the domains in relation to

children who

RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS Resources for early childhood educators Resources developed by Queensland Government for the early childhood sector. The Queensland Department of Education and Training has worked with Early Childhood Australia to develop a suite of AEDC resources to support the critical work of the early childhood sector and their communities in providing the best developmental opportunities for children. FINDINGS FROM THE AEDC The 2018 AEDC data show a significant decrease in the level of vulnerability on one or more domain (s) from 22 per cent (in 2012 and 2015) to 21.7 per cent. Significant gains have been made in children’s communication skills and general knowledge with 8.2 per cent of children developmentally vulnerable on this domain in 2018. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND POLICY Quality Improvement Plan and the National Quality Standards. The AEDC provides publicly available data on the state of children’s development that early childhood education services can use to meet mandatory reporting requirements as part of the National Quality Framework such as the Quality Improvement Plan. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TEACHERS Teachers are advised to answer the questions to the best of their knowledge or to select the ‘don’t know’ option. The only exception is the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Consultants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members bring unique cultural knowledge. Research has shown that they are well

placed to

AEDC

Sign in. Your username will be the email address used to register on the data collection system. Username is required. Password is

required.

DATA EXPLORER

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

SIGN IN - AEDC

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

DATA - AEDC

Understanding AEDC community boundaries. AEDC geographic boundaries are defined for the whole country to ensure that the data is reported in the most useful way possible, but still align with commonly understood geography, such as suburbs. EARLY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT During each AEDC cycle, teachers complete the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument (AvEDI) for each child in their class, which is collected using a secure data entry system.. The AvEDI is completed based on the teacher’s knowledge and observations of the children in their class.

PARENTS - AEDC

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

EARLY CHILDHOOD

The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a population based measure of how children have developed by the time they start school. It looks at five areas of early childhood development: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills (school-based), and communication skills and general

knowledge.

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

data.

ABOUT THE AEDC DOMAINS Icon: Children developmentally on track: Children developmentally at risk: Children developmentally vulnerable: Almost never have problems getting along, working, or playing with other children; is respectful to adults, is self-confident, and is able to follow class routines;

and is

AEDC

Sign in. Your username will be the email address used to register on the data collection system GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION OF THE EARLY 6 | AEDC Guide to completing the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument Question-by-question guide This section of the guide lists all questions in the Instrument and provides AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUSHOMEPARENTSEARLY CHILDHOODCOMMUNITIESSCHOOLSRESEARCHERS Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

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Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

DATA - AEDC

Understanding AEDC community boundaries. AEDC geographic boundaries are defined for the whole country to ensure that the data is reported in the most useful way possible, but still align with commonly understood geography, such as suburbs. EARLY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT During each AEDC cycle, teachers complete the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument (AvEDI) for each child in their class, which is collected using a secure data entry system.. The AvEDI is completed based on the teacher’s knowledge and observations of the children in their class.

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Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

EARLY CHILDHOOD

The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a population based measure of how children have developed by the time they start school. It looks at five areas of early childhood development: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills (school-based), and communication skills and general

knowledge.

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Value of AEDC data for teachers, schools and beyond. The Queensland Department of Education has worked with the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Queensland to develop a series of resources specifically tailored for schools seeking to strengthen their transition to school strategies by responding to their local AEDC

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ABOUT THE AEDC DOMAINS Icon: Children developmentally on track: Children developmentally at risk: Children developmentally vulnerable: Almost never have problems getting along, working, or playing with other children; is respectful to adults, is self-confident, and is able to follow class routines;

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Sign in. Your username will be the email address used to register on the data collection system GUIDE TO COMPLETING THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION OF THE EARLY 6 | AEDC Guide to completing the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument Question-by-question guide This section of the guide lists all questions in the Instrument and provides

PARENTS - AEDC

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

EARLY CHILDHOOD

The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a population based measure of how children have developed by the time they start school. It looks at five areas of early childhood development: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills (school-based), and communication skills and general

knowledge.

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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR SCHOOLS: This registration page is used for the main AEDC website, not the data collection system. If you are trying to register for the 2021 AEDC data collection, search your inbox for an email from helpdesk@aedc.gov.au which will contain the link required to complete registration. FINDINGS FROM THE AEDC Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS Resources for early childhood educators Resources developed by Queensland Government for the early childhood sector. The Queensland Department of Education and Training has worked with Early Childhood Australia to develop a suite of AEDC resources to support the critical work of the early childhood sector and their communities in providing the best developmental opportunities for children. HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE AEDC RESULTS Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

DATA EXPLORER

Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND POLICY Quality Improvement Plan and the National Quality Standards. The AEDC provides publicly available data on the state of children’s development that early childhood education services can use to meet mandatory reporting requirements as part of the National Quality Framework such as the Quality Improvement Plan. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TEACHERS Partners. Since 2002, the Australian Government has worked in partnership with eminent child health research institutes, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, and the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth to deliver the Australian Early Development Census program to

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Welcome to the 2021 Australian Early Development Census! Please enter the 8-digit school activation code. Your school activation code can be found on your Principal Welcome Letter and the Key steps for participation in the AEDC included in your School Leader Pack.

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AEDC data collection commences in Term 2, 2021 Information for schools

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2018 AEDC National Report

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Questions about the AEDC in your State or Territory? Contact your AEDC

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2018 AEDC results

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WE AIM TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES TO BRING LONG-TERM BENEFITS TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES

2018 AEDC RESULTS

THE 2018 AEDC RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. A RANGE OF RESOURCES WILL BE AVAILABLE THAT EXAMINE EMERGING TRENDS ACROSS THE FOUR COLLECTIONS.

DATA EXPLORER

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT The AEDC can support early childhood educators as they play their crucial role in shaping children's development Information for EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Australia’s only census of children in their early years provides a map of developmental outcomes Information for RESEARCHERS

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The AEDC findings can support communities and schools as they play their part in helping children get off to a good start Information for COMMUNITIES

KEY FINDINGS

Evidence about children's wellbeing in the early years 2018 report

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Over 96% Children assessed That is over 308,000 children in 2018.

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1 in 5 Developmentally vulnerable Around 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable in one or more

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6 in 10 Indigenous children Indigenous developmental vulnerability has steadily decreased from 47% in 2009 to 41% in 2018.

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549 Communities

The number of communities with an individual profile of AEDC results

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