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Information for Families and
Carers
There is increasing recognition that the early years of a child's life are
crucially important. Research has shown that positive, early childhood
experiences set the stage for later development, learning and wellbeing.
This page contains links to a
range of information on early
childhood education options
(formal and informal), promoting
health and wellbeing for your
child, and programs that provide
support for families and carers.
Educational activities for
children
Children learn through play
and informal activities as well
as formal programs, such as
child care. The following links
provide further details on
exciting and engaging activities
for children.
Early childhood education
options
Formal early childhood
education (other than child
care) is an important stage in
the development of each child.
The following link provides
details for formal education
before the first year of your
child's formal schooling.
Promoting Health and
Wellbeing
Good health and wellbeing are
essential for all children. The
following links provide details
on ways that you can positively
influence your child's eating
and physical activity levels and
manage the challenges of raising
healthy children.
Support for Families and
Carers
There are many challenges
involved with raising happy
healthy children, including
children with special needs.
This section has links to
information and programs that
help provide support for
families and carers. These
websites draw on the expertise
of professionals around the
country and the world.
Programs for Indigenous
Families
Indigenous children in
Australia are a particularly
vulnerable group. The Australian
Government's investment in
early childhood education and
child care will give Indigenous
children the chance to start
learning early and be ready for
school. The following links
provide details on programs
designed to assist Indigenous
families with early childhood
education and child care.