In March COVID-19 saw nearly a quarter of Indigenous Victorian businesses cease operations according to a survey from Kinaway Chamber of Commerce. Our Managing Director, Professor Kerry Arabena describes why in this article from the NIT.
Child development: the first 1000 days
1,000 Days USA
Latrobe City: First 1000 Days Project
Indigenous health coup for Townsville
Townsville will lead the country in delivering an internationally acclaimed health and wellbeing program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families – First 1000 Days Australia. The Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS) will steer the new initiative, which will be rolled out across North Queensland.
Microbiome research could help Indigenous families reconnect and record their history
Welcoming babies to Country: The Indigenous ceremony revived after 80 years
The Koori Mail: Peer Researchers featured
National Coalition on Child Safety and Wellbeing annual meeting
Keynote Speech: The NACCHO Members’ Conference and AGM
Northern Territory Government Media Release: Early childhood experts on board for NTG children's plan
Queensland Government: Moreton Bay & Townsville first kids off the rank for 1000 days of support
The Queensland Government invested $1.5 million over three years (2016–19) to implement First 1000 Days Australia in Townsville and Moreton Bay, thereby showing a commitment to taking a broader approach to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.