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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

Help your students develop and thrive beyond the classroom.

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

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Cobie Rudd, Sana Subramaniam, 9, and her mother Smitha Nair standing in their regalia, hats and gowns at the ECU South West graduation.

Mother and daughter celebrate ECU graduation on the same day

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

South West ECU graduations have coincided with the first Children's University graduation in Bunbury over the weekend. The annual street parade was a huge success as residents and community leaders joined the festivities.

Children's University Primary School Students in their caps and gowns at graduation waving flags and smiling at the camera

A Snapshot of ECU’s Children’s University 2024 Achievements

Thursday, 06 February 2025

The only way was up for the Children’s University program at ECU this year, with growth and expansion a key theme in 2024.

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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.

The University Department of Rural Health – South West (UDRH-SW) currently fund the program in the South West.

Contacting ECU

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