Community engagement for kids and families
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School students with additional needs
In an average school classroom, one out of every five children is likely to have some form of additional health and developmental need.
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.
“Childcare should be focused primarily on the needs of the child”
Director Frank Oberklaid addresses an Early Childhood Roundtable ahead of the release of the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment’s Report on the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Bill 2015.
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.
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.
Third snapshot of Australian children’s development released
More than 96% of Australian schools took part in the 2015 Australian Early Development Census. Results now available.
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.