Intervening the first 2000 days of a child’s life can change this.
Our research has shown an “inverse care law” in which children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds with the highest risk of developmental delays are the least likely to receive the interventional care they need when they need it.
The babies and children of South Western Sydney have some of the highest rates of developmental risk in Australia. This is due to its cultural diversity, socioeconomic disadvantage and the high disease burden that starts early in life.
Please give today to ensure all our children, wherever they are, have the very best start in life so they can reach their full potential.
Every dollar invested now in a pre-school child’s development saves $13 in costly high-intervention programs and crisis services for young people. It could be your daughter or granddaughter that our research and care help.
