There is so much to like about ECAWA and the people involved in 2025. Many things to consider. In 2025 ECAWA went through a period of rebirth and reconfiguration. ECAWA was first configured in the 1970s, and then incorporated in 1987.
At the conclusion of 2025 we see the creation of a fresh committee of strong, passionate, devoted educators. Many new faces, new ideas, and new directions. At the end of 2025, and with the excitement of what 2026 will bring, ECAWA is an association of change.
ECAWA’s history has been shaped by a mix of foundational pioneers, long-term volunteers, and current educators, all committed to integrating computing and digital technologies into Western Australian education. This legacy includes leadership in curriculum development, annual conferences, national engagement, professional learning, and celebrating excellence in practice.
2025 has been a year of re-imagining. It has seen a commitment to sharing new knowledge through different mediums, with multiple podcasts from Western Australian experts and an Australian network (thanks to ACCE) of Nation wide thought leadership in computing education.
It’s also seen the emergence of more interactive events such as ‘The Big Whinge’ event where we flip the audience so that they are the contributors and ECAWA members actively respond to the issues and challenges of the computer education industry.
We’ve also seen a resurgence in awards – recognising emerging and future leaders in computing education across every award category in 2025.
As 2025 has come to a close, what we will see in 2026 is a new-look website, with active content, fresh new linkages, and opportunities for educators at Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary level to engage with the new curriculum and innovative pedagogies for the next few years.
To all the committee in 2025, a huge thank you for having belief in the values and ideas of ECAWA, and for service to supporting teachers and students in Western Australian schools. Michelle Chomiak, Courtney Weaver, Tanya Godwich, Ian Wilson, Rachel Farnay, Valerie Maxville, Zoe George, Michael King, Zina Cordery, Karina Price, and Tracy Grant. Here’s to an amazing year in 2026.
Regards
Dr David Cook,
ECAWA President