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Children's University WA

Children's University Western Australia Partnership

The Children’s University Western Australia Partnership (CUWAP) nurtures the aspirations of young children and celebrates their learning beyond the classroom. It aims to inspire a passion for lifelong learning from a young age, strengthen educational engagement, widen participation and support students from diverse backgrounds to access higher education.

The Children’s University program was first established in Western Australia by Edith Cowan University (ECU) in 2017 and since 2020 is delivered by ECU and the University of Western Australia through the Children’s University Western Australia Partnership (CUWAP).

The CUWAP program encourages and connects families to local learning opportunities offered by community organisations such as public libraries, zoos, parks, museums, art galleries, theatres, sporting and school clubs as well as businesses.

Schools

Schools

Help your students develop and thrive beyond the classroom.

Members and families

Members and Families

Have fun, try out new activities and make friends.

Periodic table at ECU as a learning destination

Learning Destinations

Visit places for family-friendly learning experiences.

News & events

Children's University member learning how ECU nurses train at the South West Campus Demonstration Ward. The student is interacting with the medical equipment alongside an ECU lecturer.

Fun and Learning for an Educationally Excellent Time at ECU’s Children’s University Holiday Program

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

During the September school holidays over 100 Children’s University (CU) students and family members representing 18 partner schools participated in eight wonderful hands-on CU workshops across ECU’s Mount Lawley, Joondalup and Bunbury campuses.

Children's University members learning the importance of Gut Health and participating in the Blue Poop Challenge.

ECU’s Children's University July Holiday Program 2024: Nurturing learning beyond the classroom

Friday, 19 July 2024

The curiosity and energy of our young Children's University (CU) learners were brought to life as they visited the ECU Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and South West campuses and eagerly participated in an assortment of fun, hands-on workshops. fun and learning had by everyone, young and old!

Contact us

Please contact the team to learn more about the program and find out how to be involved here at ECU: childrensuniversity@ecu.edu.au

Please note that members of the ECU community, including staff, students or alumni, can work with the Children’s University team to provide outstanding learning activities for primary school students, or volunteer for events such as Children’s University annual graduations.

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The Australian Government, Department of Education and Training’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) currently fund the program.

Children's University WA Partnership

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