The first five years of life will shape a child’s cognitive, social and physical growth and determines developmental delays.

Rural preschools with predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are disadvantaged on many levels. Access to professional resources is inhibited by 18 month waiting lists, long distance, affordability and availability of experts. The need for speech pathology is compounded among Aboriginal children due to increased rates of early childhood trauma as well as high rates of middle ear disease. 

YOUR support will provide fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) therapists and social workers who have expertise in trans-generational trauma and Aboriginal culture – all urgent needs for two preschools with the highest proportion of Aboriginal families.

Help ensure that the next generation of young Aboriginal children have the best chance at school and healing in the critical first five years of life. Please donate now!