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The Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) has been at the forefront of Australian research into early childhood development and behaviour for over two decades.

CCCH conducts research into the many conditions and common problems faced by children, such as obesity, language and literacy delay, and behavioural concerns, that are either preventable or can be improved if recognised and managed early. More...
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Experts discuss social inclusion and early childhood education and care

Naomi Eisenstadt at the CCCH Seminar SeriesOn 11 May 2012, CCCH Director Professor Frank Oberklaid was pleased to introduce Naomi Eisenstadt, Senior Research Fellow in Education and Social Policy, University of Oxford, at the CCCH Seminar Series. More...

Monday, 14 May 2012 at 3:56 PM

Schools stagger under young burden

Almost 47,000 children start prep with behavioural and other developmental problems. Dr Sharon Goldfeld spoke to The Age about the burden on schools to address children's health needs and the importance of reducing health inequalities. More...

Monday, 7 May 2012 at 10:09 AM

Latest Policy Brief out now – Children’s mental health

This edition suggests the need for increased awareness of children's mental health and the importance of early prevention and intervention. More...

Friday, 13 April 2012 at 12:33 PM

ECEC as a platform for social inclusion

The next 'Early Years: From research to policy to practice' seminar series is on 11 May 2012. The seminar will bring together key experts for a lively discussion about the importance of early childhood education and care in Australia’s social inclusion agenda and the implications for ECEC policy and practice. More...

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 at 10:41 AM

Experts discuss place-based approaches at CCCH roundtable

The Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) brought together a group of experts to discuss place-based approaches for improving the lives of children and families in Australia at a roundtable discussion on 22 March. More...

Monday, 2 April 2012 at 3:21 PM

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