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Learn about children’s health and why it’s so important for a healthy future.
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We’re helping children stay physically and mentally healthy through collaboration, consultation, policies and programs.
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Latest resources
National Early Childhood Program for Children with Disability and Developmental Concerns (the NECP)
The Department of Social Services commissioned Whereto to conduct a co‐design of the NECP by engaging with various stakeholders.
24-hour movement guidelines – children and young people (5 to 17 years) – brochure
Being active is important for children and young people to be healthy, and set good habits for life. This brochure outlines how much activity children and young people should do each day, how sitting time and screen time should be limited, and how much sleep they should get.
24-hour movement guidelines – birth to 5 years – brochure
Being active is important for babies and young children to be healthy, and sets good habits for life. This brochure outlines how much activity small children should do each day, how sitting time and screen time should be avoided or limited and how much sleep they should get.
National Framework for Universal Child and Family Health Services
This framework outlines the core services that all Australian children (from birth to eight years) and families should receive at no financial cost to themselves, regardless of where they live, and how and where they access their health care.