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Highlights from the Inaugural Early Start conference
Thought leaders gather at UOW to discuss future strategies to improve the lives of children around the world.
Australia should follow the research and provide free universal childcare
European politicians of all hues have been convinced by the growing evidence of the impact of nursery care for a child’s life chances. Why isn’t Australia listening?
Dads who read to their children give them an early start
Dads who read, draw, do puzzles and other activities are not only helping their children develop motor skills, they may also be shaping their learning ability.
Global experts on early years of childhood to propose future strategies
Inaugural Early Start conference examines theme of ‘changing children’s lives.
Early Start gains traction as an international leader in child development
Prestigious international journal to dedicate an entire special edition to UOW's early childhood research.Â
Preschoolers encouraged to move more, sit less
Standing Preschools project investigates the positive health effects of moving more and sitting less.Â