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Every child deserves the best possible start in life. Evidence demonstrates the period from pre-birth to three years is a vital period of development. It lays the foundations for a child’s future and has life-long impacts on health, education, job opportunities, social inclusion and wellbeing.
Not all children or teenagers identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. As a result, some may choose to change their name, their clothes or their body. With considerably higher rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and attempted suicide, the need for specialist mental health services has been recognised.
Immunisation is the most effective way of protecting your child against a range of serious illnesses, including measles, hepatitis B and whooping cough. All vaccines used in Australia undergo stringent testing and ongoing monitoring.
A hub of resources to support cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families, and communities.
Find the preliminary findings from our cultural safety project here
Find our booklet on Social and Emotional Wellbeing on this page
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Mental health concerns in youth are important in their own right. However, they can be even more troubling when your child is dealing with other health conditions.