Illawarra Shoalhaven First 2000 Days Community Project
The First 2000 Days of Life is a project of the Rotary Clubs of Corrimal, Dapto, Fairy Meadow and Kiama. Research has shown that the first 2000 days of life has a significant impact on a child’s development and their future health and wellbeing. It is now known that the in-utero experience of a baby followed by a child’s early life experience predicts their chances of succeeding at school, of doing well in life, and of having chronic diseases as an adult.
“It is now known that the in-utero experience of a baby followed by a child’s early life
experience predicts their chances of succeeding at school, of doing well in life, and of having chronic diseases as an adult.”
Given the importance of raising awareness of this research, the four clubs are working with local NSW healthcare professionals and agencies to deliver the key messages under the First 2000 Days Framework. Rotary is providing the important link between health and agencies as Rotary works across the community providing funding and support to many agencies supporting local families.
The project is known as the ‘Illawarra Shoalhaven First 2000 Days Community Project’. The aim of the project is to make the community aware of the importance of the first 2000 days, to communicate the key messages from The NSW First 2000 Days Framework and let people know where to seek further information and help if required.
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