SearchGetting things right in the first few years of life is a critical investment in lifelong health outcomes, and our future health system. Families in our region deserve well-coordinated, accessible and supportive health services to give their children the best start in life.
Thriving Lockyer Kids
Thriving Lockyer Kids is a place-based initiative that supports children and families to thrive. It is a collaborative partnership of stakeholders working to ensure all children have the best start to life. Visit the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership website to click below to visit the Facebook page.
First 2000 Days
We recognise that the first 2000 days of a child’s life, spanning from preconception through to starting school, are a critical period for development. The PHN works in alignment with our cross-system partners to deliver and coordinate programs that make a difference in the first years of life.
GP Shared Care
The PHN works in partnership with local primary care to help strengthen antenatal care pathways. Each year, the PHN hosts the Maternity Symposium which features expert speakers. Presentations from the last Symposium can be accessed via the PHN’s GP Portal.
Children and young people in out-of-home care
The PHN works in partnership to improve primary healthcare for children and young people living in out-of-home care. Click below to learn about the Strengthening Health Assessment Pathways (SHAP) project in general practice.
Resources
TALK ABOUT is a community engagement campaign conducted by the PHN to engage community and stakeholder voice in the commissioning process. We've covered several early years-focused topics. Visit our TALK ABOUT page or click below the read specific What We Heard reports:
