Why it is important?

Overview
About the project
Why it is important?
Background
Future of the project
Education package
Education program
First 2000 Days Flyer
ABC Connect with me videos
Associated projects
NSW Health Building Brains and Bodies
Imagination Library
Molly Wright
Resources
Nadine Burke Harris
About the new ABC
3 Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families-video
Serve and return
Our playtime
Love Talk Sing Read Play
Times like these
There is hope!
Epigenetics
Resilience
Learn the signs. Act Early
Brighter beginnings
Quality early childhood education
Links
Parenting for Brain Development and Prosperity
Thrive by five
Summary of the project
Bringing up great kids
Raising children
Supporting research
Files
Copy of a blue book
How to support children (and yourself) during the COVID-19 Outbreak
3 Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
The First 2000 Days Framework
Photo Albums
The impact of the first 2000 days of a child’s life from conception to the time they start school has a lifelong affect. During this time children’s brains are shaped by their experiences, particularly the interactions they have with parents and other care givers. What happens during this time lays the foundations for future development.

There are approximately 100,000 babies born each year in NSW so it makes economic sense to support families earlier rather than later. Late intervention is estimated to cost $15.2 billion/year.

Investing in early childhood produces a return on investment of $13 for every $1 invested. Children who develop within nurturing environments are more likely to become happy and productive members of society (Brighter Beginnings: The First 2000 Days of Life April 2021). So investing in the first 2000 days of a child's life is one of the best investments a community can make for the future!