Investing in children and families now protects the health and productivity of future generations

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Our vision is to practically improve children's lives through better health, education and wellbeing

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Development in the early years lays the foundations for future learning, health and life outcomes

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We are working to close the gap in Australian society through improved early childhood services

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Trans-disciplinary research addresses health, education and environmental factors holistically

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Current Projects

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Child Protection Research Program

The Child Protection Research Program within the Centre has emerged from a unique partnership between the former NT Department of Health and Families (now the Department of Children...Learn more

Child Development and Education Projects

The Mobile Preschool Program evaluation is a two year, NHMRC funded study designed to examine whether the Mobile Preschool model increases developmental outcomes and school readiness...Learn more

Let's Start

Let's Start is a therapeutic, early intervention program for children and families at risk. It is a multi-group program based on the effective Exploring Together Preschool...Learn more

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