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Help your child have a great start in life 

Giving our kids a great start in life creates a solid foundation for their wellbeing through childhood and into adulthood 

Science shows that the first few years of life are when the brain develops the fastest. In our recent webinar, our Speech Pathologist Sunshine shared some practical tips to help parents and carers give their kids a great start in life.  

  1. Share the focus
  2. Respond
  3. Give it a name
  4. Take Turns and wait
  5. Follow their lead

Listen on Spotify or your favourite streaming platform

Watch the Webinar on Youtube

This webinar is presented by Outback Futures and is part of our Resilient Kids and Youth Project, funded by Western Queensland PHN and Northern Queensland PHN.


If you’d like to find out more about Outback Futures telehealth, call or text 0417 703 729 to chat or make an appointment. Find our Upcoming Clinics here.

For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline 13 11 14. In an emergency or life threatening situation, please call 000.

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