Minister launches new CCCH eLearning
The Hon Jenny Mikakos MP, Victorian Minister for Children and Families, today launched Laying the Foundations eLearning.
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Podcasts: The importance of early childhood
What environmental conditions do children need and what can we do to provide them?
Book time to make a difference to your child
“Reading to young children is one of the best activities parents can do to with their child”, Professor Frank Oberklaid.
Children who attend preschool more socially and emotionally mature: AEDC
“The big finding from this study is preschool is good for everybody”, Professor Sharon Goldfeld.
The changing nature of children’s health
Read a selection of articles on the social determinants of health published by Croakey between 2010 and 2016 including a story with Professor Frank Oberklaid about the changing nature of children’s health.
When doctors and parents disagree
Hear from Associate Professor Jill Sewell, CCCH Deputy Director, about the challenges clinicians face when determining the best treatment for children.
Ensuring children in Nepal get the right start
Professor Frank Oberklaid attended the national conference in Kathmandu as part of the country’s week-long celebration of early childhood development.
Warm, responsive, consistent caregivers are critical for the early years
Professor Frank Oberklaid spoke to the ABC about what’s needed for optimal early child development. Listen now.
Optimise educational outcomes – invest in the early years
To optimise educational outcomes for children and ensure a strong and prosperous future for Australians, we need to invest heavily in the early years.
Too many children starting school at risk is now a national emergency
Professor Frank Oberklaid urges action to be taken to address the fact that one in five children start their school life developmentally vulnerable.