We know that the early years are the most important.

The importance of early childhood development

Early childhood development is increasingly recognised as a key predictor of future outcomes for children. Research has shown that investing time, effort and resources in the early years of a child’s life has significant impacts on their behaviour, learning, health and wellbeing, as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Supporting early childhood development thus lays the basis for children to grow up with the skills to succeed, bringing benefits for them and the community as a whole.

According to 2018 Australian Early Development Census Data approximately 1 in 5 children were developmentally vulnerable on 1 or more domain(s)*. That’s 6,369 children in Western Australia.

The domains measured upon school entry are:

  • physical health and wellbeing

  • social competence

  • emotional maturity

  • language and cognitive skills

  • communication skills and general knowledge

Australian Early Development Census Chart Data

Australian Early Development Census Chart Data