SEARCH: Better Evidence, Better Health For Urban Aboriginal Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,444,743.00
Summary
SEARCH is Australia’s largest prospective cohort study of urban Aboriginal children (n = 1700), providing the first comprehensive information on the causes of health and illness in this group. This project is a partnership between Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council, a senior team of researchers, NSW Health, beyondblue, and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network to develop evidence to improve the health of urban Aboriginal children.
Reducing The Impact Of Early Life Disadvantage Via The Home Learning Environment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$658,283.00
Summary
Australian children from disadvantaged families are 2-3 times more likely to be behind their peers at school entry. This project investigates the long-term effects of smalltalk, a parenting program to help parents support their children’s early development by enriching the home learning environment. We will examine the effects of smalltalk on the home environment, children’s school readiness and socio-emotional development, and assess its long-term health, education and economic benefits.