Early Childhood Development, The best start for all South Australians
J. Fraser Mustard, Adelaide Thinker in Residence 2006-2007
Deparment of Education and Children's Services, Government of South Australia
Dr Mustard's report draws urgent attention to the new knowledge that is emerging about early brain development and its effect on lifelong behaviour, learning and health. He brings out the importance of enhancing early child development in reducing social inequalities and establishing a highly competent population for the 21st century. He recommends that this knowledge be spread as widely as possible to all people whose work affects outcomes for very young children. This includes, of course, parents and other community caregivers.
