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June 2024
Uniting research, education and advocacy
The Centre brings together diverse expertise in research, clinical care and education to improve children’s health, development and wellbeing. In light of this work, we are particularly proud of the recognition of Centre Director Prof Sharon Goldfeld on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant contribution to paediatric medicine as a clinician and academic, and to public health research.
This edition features:
- the importance of service integration (the ‘glue’) and Child and Family Hubs in our upcoming July webinar
- a case study from Logan, Queensland on facilitating shared decision making in place-based initiatives
- opportunities to improve child health outcomes through supplementing household income
- a response to the recent launch of Australia’s first Early Years Strategy
- resources focused on reducing inequities in child dental health.
WEBINAR: Thursday 4 July
Facilitated by Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner, this webinar is for researchers, policymakers, service providers, advocates and people engaged or interested in Child and Family Hubs. Register here.
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Case study: Logan, Queensland
Restacking the Odds (RSTO) has been supporting better outcomes for Logan's children and families. Read how RSTO facilitates shared decision making.
Reviewing the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Best Practice Framework
Dr. Tim Moore and A/Prof Anita D’Aprano have been appointed to a Consortium for the independent review of Australia’s ECI Best Practice Framework. Join the Consortium's mailing list to stay updated.
Every child should receive the benefits of kinder
The latest paper in the Promising Practice in Best Start series identifies key barriers and the application
of solutions to supporting kindergarten participation.
Read more.
Family Partnership Model: Foundation Course (updated course - Version 3)
Learn how to apply an evidence-based approach to building and maintaining effective relationships with families. Learn more and register.
South Australia to adopt MHiPS
The MHiPS project will be adapted and run in up to 20 primary schools across South Australia over the next two years. Read more.
Best Start Statewide Forum
In March, Best Start and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association brought together key stakeholders to address barriers to kindergarten participation. Hear the attendees share their insights.
Australia's first Early Years Strategy launched
The release of Australia’s first Early Years Strategy can bring multiple sectors together to improve children’s outcomes. Read the Centre's response.
Reducing inequities in child dental health
A new snapshot on reducing child tooth decay is the latest addition to our suite of dental health resources.
Explore three key opportunities for reducing inequity to improve children’s dental health.
Money matters
Household income supplements in early childhood may improve mental health for parents and children’s health, developmental and wellbeing. Learn more.
Supporting parents and carers
The Raising Children Network’s latest content includes information on healthy attitudes to gender, encouraging positive
behaviour, and support for parents of children with disability.
Read more.
GenV - a community of over 120,000 parents and children
Families from all corners of Victoria continue to join Australia’s largest child and parent cohort study. Read the latest update from the project.
NHMRC Investigator grants success
Congratulations to Prof Melissa Wake and A/Prof Valerie Sung for their success in securing NHMRC Investigator grants towards Melissa's work with GenV and Valerie's improvement of the prevention, diagnosis and management of childhood hearing loss.
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Expert Working Group visits China
A/Prof Valerie Sung and Dr Zeffie Poulakis were among a delegation of Australian hearing health leaders, researchers, clinicians, and support staff who visited China in April.
What happens when you give a low-income family $26,000 in their child’s first year? We think we’ve found out. 14 June, The Conversation.
Spend now save later on poverty curbing policies. 1 May, The Mandarin.
Factors that impact mental health help-seeking in Australian adolescents: a life-course and socioecological perspective. 17 March, Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
An implementation case study for the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach for oral language and reading instruction in the early years of primary school. 28 March, Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties.
A systematic review of the effects of housing support on social welfare outcomes in pregnancy and early childhood. 16 April, Child Protection and Practice.
Involvement of children and young people in the conduct of health research: A rapid umbrella review. 6 June, Health Expectations.
With contributions from GenV and the University of Warwick.
Australian families of deaf and hard of hearing children: Are they using sign? 29 March, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.
The current state of pediatric asthma in Australia. 19 March, Pediatric Pulmonology.
Upcoming CCCH course dates
17 July Child Public Health Professional Development Program [Register]
24 July Family Partnership Model Foundation Course (Hybrid) [Register]
31 July Family Partnership Model Community of Practice [Register]
5 August Engaging Families: Building and sustaining helpful relationships with parents (Online) [Register]
7 August Small Group Facilitation [Register]
19 August Reflective Practice [Register]
21 August Difficult Conversations: How do we have them? (Online) [Register]
12 September Family Partnership Model: Facilitator Course [Register]
13 November Family Partnership Model: Refresher [Register]
eLearning courses
Infant Sleep [Enrol]
Laying the Foundations [Enrol] (accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points
Ask us about our customised training options. Email us at training.ccch@rch.org.au
