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ECCOP2301 Relationships with children, families and community

This unit explores the pivotal role of relationships in the everyday routines and curriculum of early childhood education, with a focus on enhancing children's wellbeing through meaningful connections with families, communities, and cultures. Pre-service teachers (PSTs) will develop strategies to support children¿s safety, mental health and resilience using inclusive, holistic, and trauma-informed approaches. Emphasis is placed on building culturally responsive relationships and pedagogies, including those that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities. Through theoretical and practical engagement, PSTs will examine how cultural identity, community connectedness, and relationships influence children's development and learning. The unit supports the development of inclusive and sustainable curriculum and pedagogies that foster a sense of belonging and wellbeing. This unit includes a 10-day placement.

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Credit points
30
EFTSL
0.25
Band
Band 1
Field of Education
Teacher Education: Early Childhood (070101)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
 
* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 
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