What happens during the first 5 years of a child’s life – pregnancy to age 5 – has a huge impact on how they grow, develop and learn. The Parent and Carer Information Hub has services and resources to support you during the first 5 years of a child's life, from pregnancy until age 5.

Brighter Beginnings  

From pregnancy until your child is 5 years of age, the brain develops more rapidly and they learn faster than at any other time.

There are many things you can do in your child’s early years to help give them the best start in life.

The Parent and Carer Information Hub has services and resources to support you during this important time. 

You can also find out more about why the first 5 years of a child's life matter. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

These culturally safe resources centre on culture, Country, community, kin and family, which are essential to health and wellbeing.