First 2000 Days Key Messages for Aboriginal Families

Aboriginal Families: 10 Key Actions for the First 2000 Days of Life

What happens during the first 2000 days of your child’s life (pregnancy until their 5th birthday) has a huge impact on how they grow, develop, and learn. 

Children grow, develop, learn, and communicate faster in the first 5 years than at any other time in their life.

The early years lay the foundation for good child health and wellbeing now and in the future.

We want our little ones to have the best possible start in life.

There are 10 key messages that will support you, your mob, and community to help our little ones thrive in their first 2000 days.

 

Key Message #1: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
1. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Key Message #2: Adjusting to Parenthood
2. Adjusting to Parenthood
Key Message #3: Healthy Relationships with Children
3. Healthy Relationships with Children
Key Message #4: Child Health, Development and Wellbeing
4. Child Health, Development and Wellbeing
Key Message #5: Yarning, Talking, Reading and Singing to Children
5. Yarning, Talking, Reading and Singing to Children
Key Message #6: Play and Physical Activity for Children
6. Play and Physical Activity for Children
Key Message #7: Child and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing
7. Child and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing
Key Message #8: Healthy Food for Children
8. Healthy Food for Children
Key Message #9: Safe and Healthy Environments for Children
9. Safe and Healthy Environments for Children
Key Message #10: Self-care for Parents and Carers
10. Self-care for Parents and Carers