Themes and Content
The theme of the Congress is One World: Many Childhoods.

This theme has been chosen as it presents a unique opportunity for early childhood practitioners to exchange information and to celebrate the enriching of communities through the lives of young children. There will be a sharing of current expertise of experts, both local and international, and interested parties from diverse fields with a commitment to some aspect of early childhood. Broad ranging topics will enable speakers to address advocates the world over and to bring the importance of the early years to public awareness.

The four sub-themes are as follows:

o Child Health and Social Services
o Indigenous Children's Needs and Services
o Innovations in Service Delivery
o Children in Difficult Circumstances

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Congress Speakers
Congress speakers will include international/local leaders and practioners who are expert in their respective fields. Additional information about speakers and their biographies will be posted on the website as soon as confirmed.

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Congress Program
An outstanding program of keynote speakers and workshops has been planned for the conference.

Pre-Congress OMEP World Council Program
(Only open to OMEP National Presidents)

Tuesday 20 July 2004
Time 0900 – 1700
Wednesday 21 July 2004
Time 0900 – 1700

Please Note: Program Details will be forwarded to participating delegates closer to the Congress dates.