Give your child the best start in life

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.

Parent and Carer Information Hub

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

This section lists culturally safe services, helplines and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in NSW. The information and tools on this page will help you to support your child to grow up safe, strong and connected to culture.