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March 2023 Newsletter
The early years opportunity
‘Be bold’ was the call to action echoed by leaders at the Australian Early Years Summit held in February this year. Hearing Australian leaders encourage us to think and act big for children and families feels like a critical moment for Australia.
We have an opportunity to ensure the Early Years Strategy is not just rhetoric but a roadmap and springboard for real and meaningful change for children and their families, particularly for those experiencing adversity. An opportunity for us to think and act boldly to address the complex social issues and inequities that hold children back. An opportunity we cannot afford to waste. Making the most of the early years means investing early and laying essential foundations to ensure every child thrives.
You can access the Summit summary paper online, and have your say on the Early Years Strategy Discussion paper—public submissions are open until 30 April 2023.
In our first eNewsletter of 2023, we share a range of innovative initiatives and evidence-based resources from across our Centre to inspire bold thinking and evidence-based action for equitable outcomes.
Prof Sharon Goldfeld
Director, CCCH
WEBINAR | Creating communities of practice
Our first webinar for 2023 explores what a community of practice is and how it can be used to build connections and improve practice.
Learn about the panel and register
What works for place-based approaches in Victoria?
New research shares the features of successful Victorian place-based approaches.
Read more
Exploring policy opportunities for reducing childhood inequities
Changing Children's Chances is building the evidence on the best ways to redress childhood inequities. Learn more
Have your say: optimising the first 2000 days
We're seeking the views of families—and those who work with children and families—about changes that will help all children thrive in their first 2000 days.
Complete the survey
Paediatric fellows join our clinical team
We welcome our new paediatric fellows undertaking advanced training at the Centre for Community Child Health.
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New RSTO Indicator Guide for early years services
This guide outlines evidence-based lead indicators to help optimise the benefits of early years services for children and families.
View the guide
Ideas for improving kindergarten participation
How can quality improvement help to overcome barriers to participation in kindergarten? See the new Best Start publication and video series.
View the resources
NEW PAPER | Child and family hubs
This paper explores why child and family hubs are an important 'front door' for equitable support for families across Australia.
Read the paper
WEBINAR | Opportunities for radical pragmatism in universal services
Prof Sharon Goldfeld shares opportunities for the delivery of universal healthcare services that were illuminated by the pandemic.
Watch the recording
Mental health and wellbeing: the early years
The three elements that lay the foundations for good mental health.
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Baby Business — a guide for parents
This short evidence-based booklet helps parents to manage baby's sleep and crying in the first few months of life.
Click to learn more and order
Podcast: Centring child wellbeing. The Learning Future podcast, 26 Jan 2023.
News item: Why high-quality research matters as much as high-quality preschool. The Sector, 7 Feb 2023.
News item: Innovative digital program to decode youth mental health and wellbeing. MCRI, 13 Feb 2023.
Data linkage study: The contribution of neighbourhood built environment to neighbourhood disadvantage and early childhood development.
Randomised control trial: Whole-of-Classroom intervention to improve children’s reading.
Qualitative study: Investigation into mothers' experiences of sleep in children with epilepsy.
Rapid review: Psychosocial assessment tools for children and young people aged 5–18 years.
Access more research from across our Health Services, Policy & Equity and Prevention Innovation research groups.
Upcoming CCCH course dates
28 March Engaging Families [Register]
5 April Family Partnership Model Refresher [Register]
6 April Family Partnership Model Community of Practice [Register]
1 May Difficult Conversations: How do we have them? [Register]
2 May Introduction to the Family Partnership Model [Register]
3 May Reflective Practice [Register]
5 May PEDS Train the trainer [Register]
10 May Family Partnership Model Facilitator Course [Register]
2 June PEDS workshop [Register]
11 July Small Group Facilitation (in-person workshop in WA) [Register]
7 August Working in Partnership [Register]
eLearning courses
Infant Sleep [Enrol]
Laying the Foundations [Enrol]
Let's Read [Enrol]
PEDS Foundation (Course 1) & PEDS Advanced Practice (Course 2) [Enrol]
Understanding sleep and safe sleep practices in early childhood education and care [Enrol]
PEDS and Laying the Foundations eLearning courses are accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
Ask us about our customised training options. Email training.ccch@rch.org.au
Unlocking the potential of integrated early years supports
Hosted by the Centre for Community Child Health and Social Ventures Australia, this event explores the critical role of integrated child and family centres.
Where: Online or in-person (Melbourne).
When: 2 May 2023, 1:30pm. Register
I-CEPS 2023
Engage with research, policy, and practice insights across parenting and family intervention.
Where: Online
When: 6-8 June 2023. Register
