Transient Times and Nurturing the Pride of the Profession

Abstract

Production of a scholarly journal is a characteristic of a profession. The Australian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC) and its predecessor, the Australian Pre-School Quarterly (APQ) share a remarkable tradition of scholarship in education. Based on the minutes of the AJEC editorial committee's meetings and the contents of the journals, this paper reflects on the important place occupied by APQ and AJEC within the early childhood profession.