CCCH welcomes report from the Royal Commission into Family Violence
‘We particularly welcome the call for increased focus on early detection of risks and emerging issues’ – Professor Frank Oberklaid.
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In the media: ‘Invest early in children rather than play catch-up’
Professor Sharon Goldfeld spoke on the ABC’s Life Matters program about the latest Australian Early Development Census results.
Complexity and evaluation conference
Sharpen your skills in managing complex evaluation, and deepen your understanding of methods to evaluate progress and impact. 16-17 March, register now!
Promoting children’s social and emotional skills
The Centre for Community Child Health is focused on raising awareness and building understanding of infant and child mental health. Read our latest resources for professionals and families, and find out more about building a child mental health framework for Australia.
Podcast: Universal newborn hearing screening
Professor Melissa Wake spoke to the ABC’s Dr Norman Swan about the success of universal newborn hearing screening and what else needs to be done.
Register now for infant and child mental health seminar
Learn about the important role of universal services in promoting positive mental health in children, and on early identification and intervention for children who have mental health problems. The program is now available.
Reading to children from birth lays the foundations for literacy skills
Professor Frank Oberklaid calls on parents to read, sing and share rhymes with their children from birth to help ‘raise a reader’.
Topics in child and adolescent mental health
From March 7-11, the Royal Children’s Hospital will host a week focussed on child and adolescent mental health. Program out now!
December eNews out now
Our December edition of Children’s Health and Development has just been released. Read now!
New workshop: Sleep from birth to 5 years
The new workshop will run on 28 April, 29 July and 27 October 2016, providing a range of dates for busy practitioners.