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Supporting Democratic, Alternative  and Progressive Education.

Aims, History, Organisation

Conferences, Advocacy, Support

Who, What, Where

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Who We Are

The Australasian Democratic Education Community was established in 2001 by a group of like minded educators who had a passion for democratic, alternative and progressive education. 
 

ADEC provides a forum for inspiring learning communities, for discussion, debate, and research, a network for sharing and support and an incorporated association of like-minded individuals, schools, learning centres and education institutions working together on common issues.

 Childhood needs time. It doesn’t need pressure and coercion. It needs love, it needs trust, it needs time to breathe.

Henry Readhead

Upcoming Events

  • Fri, 25 Sept
    Kinma Primary and Preschool
    25 Sept 2026, 5:00 pm AEST – 27 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm AEST
    Kinma Primary and Preschool, 127 Coolowie Rd, Terrey Hills NSW 2084, Australia
    Join us at Kinma School in Sydney for the ADEC Conference 2026, a gathering of educators, students and advocates passionate about democratic, alternative and progressive education.

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Democratic Education for a Democratic Country

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ADEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuing connection to land, place, water and community. We pay our respects to their cultures, country and elders past, present and emerging. 

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ADEC also recognises the unique role of Māori as Tangata Whenua and embraces Te Triti o Waitangi recognising Māori as Tino rangitiratanga of Aotearoa while embracing the three guiding principles of the Treaty. 

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Email: president@adec.edu.au       

ABN: 26 482 700 968

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