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WELCOME TO OUR FAMILIES CORNER

Click on website: rednose.org.au. This website provides trusted, evidence-based information on safe sleeping for babies to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI). It explains the six key safe sleep recommendations, offers step-by-step guidance for creating a safe sleep environment, and includes downloadable fact sheets, posters, and brochures. Families and educators can also access training programs and webinars to support safe practices both at home and in care settings.

Click on website: nsw.gov.au – Why the First 5 Years Matter. This page highlights how a child’s brain develops rapidly from pregnancy to age 5, and how everyday loving interactions help build lifelong learning, health and wellbeing. It directs families to the Brighter Beginnings Parent and Carer Information Hub, which offers trusted advice, early-years supports, and key programs such as preschool health checks, home-visiting services, culturally safe family centres and a handy Digital Baby Book to give every NSW child the best start in life.

Click on podcast: "Parental as Anything" featuring Maggie Dent, one of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators, shares world-wide experts giving practical parenting tips and answers to real world dilemmas.

Click on website: raisingchildren.net.au. This website is funded by the government to provide families with free, reliable, expert reviewed and independent information. There is an immense amount of resources, tips and tricks tailored to different age groups.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS