Our new Mental Health Advocacy Lead
The Centre is excited to welcome Rachel Whiffen, our new Mental Health Advocacy Lead.
Staff
Development in first thousand days
Video: Dr Tim Moore on why a child’s first thousand days matter.
New champions needed
Podcast: Prof Frank Oberklaid on evidence surrounding children’s first thousand days of life.
Order of Australia
Prof Frank Oberklaid recognised for child health, policy, research and advocacy service.
Dads improve language outcomes
When dads read to children at 2 years, language improves at 4 years.
Supporting Victoria’s children
Congratulations to Professor Frank Oberklaid on his reappointment as Chair of the Victorian Children’s Council.
Celebrating children in Bhutan
Professor Frank Oberklaid was the keynote speaker at Bhutan’s National ECCD week 2017.
Reading, talking boosts children’s vocabulary
“When children’s brains are developing, that’s the time we can really make a difference”, Professor Sharon Goldfeld.
Professor Frank Oberklaid’s end of year message to CCCH staff
Recently I attended the opening of the Children’s Gallery at the Melbourne Museum. The Centre had been approached for advice in the early conceptual stages, and then asked to provide … Continued
Message from the Director
“As 2016 draws to a close, I have been reflecting on a year that has been at times inspiring and at times troubling, both nationally and on the global stage. Of course, of particular interest to me and my colleagues is the events of the year that have had implications for children and families.” Read Professor Frank Oberklaid’s end of year reflection.