Find out the latest news and media from the B4 Early Years Coalition
The B4 Early Years Coalition invites you take a look at our brand new Strategic Plan for 2024-2029. These aspirational plans and goals speak to the heart of the work undertaken day in and day out but the B4 Support team, Leadership and members to ensure Tasmanian children get the best possible start in life:Continue reading The B4 Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Read more2024 theme: ‘Every conversation matters’ This year National Child Protection Week will run from 1 – 7 September 2024. In 2024, the National Child Protection Week message that ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’ will be complemented with the theme ‘Every conversation matters’. Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe andContinue reading National Child Protection Week
Read moreSeptember is a busy month but don’t forget to take time to remember the past, reflect on the future and be present in the moment as you revitalise your workplace practices, classrooms and play spaces. Here’s a list of inspiring days to help you reimagine your programs. 13 September – Anniversary of the UnitedContinue reading September 2024 Calendar of celebrations, awareness and memorial.
Read moreMyth: There’s no such thing as bullying in the early years!Fact: Even children as young as 3* can participate in bullying behaviour.As we raise awareness around the Bullying No Way week of action, it’s important to distinguish the difference between bullying and other social interactions that are common in the early years. Children have the right to chooseContinue reading Bullying? No way! A national week of action, 2024.
Read moreWe’re often asked about the artist behind Percy, our playful and kind B4 mascot. Percy was designed by Leanne Bock, who also happens to be very playful and marvellously kind. There’s a lot to love about Leanne’s body of work, her joyful mark making, and fearless exploration of form and function showcase the secret andContinue reading Meet the artist behind B4 Mascot Percy, the Tasmanian Pygmy Possum.
Read moreSupporters of World Hepatitis Day are lighting up landmarks across Australia with green in honour and acknowledgment of those affected by viral hepatitis, and also to raise awareness and demand urgent action from our global decision-makers to give the “Green Light” to prioritise the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030. Green is the colour of theContinue reading Australia Glows Green
Read moreWe’re proud to present to you the new version of our B4 Strategic Plan ‘on a page’. This document aims to broaden understanding around the overarching vision of our coalition’s work, the goals we have set for ourselves, and the actions we will take to ensure every child in Lutruwita/Tasmania thrives across the first 1000Continue reading B4 Strategic Plan ‘on a page’
Read moreLaunch of Tresillian Tasmanian Parenting Support Line Guy Barnett, Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing The Tasmanian Liberal Government is supporting more mums and bubs with the statewide Tasmanian Parenting Support Line to be operational from today (July 1), as part of our important partnership with Tresillian Family Care Centres. Tresillian Vision —Continue reading Tresillian Tasmanian Parenting Support Line
Read moreMedia Release: Families feeling the pressure. Men’s Health Week highlights the impact on dad’s mental health Triple P: Positive Parenting Program Positive parenting is simply an approach to parenting that gives parents and carers tools and strategies to raise their child in an environment that is safe, loving and predictable. Triple P’s positive parenting programContinue reading Triple P – Positive Parenting Program: Families feeling the pressure and the impact on dad’s mental health
Read moreCome on a journey of discovery to learn more about children’s art, and a little of what the research tells us about children’s artistic development. Download the development of children’s drawing – a series of easy to access sheets suitable for printing poster size for use in your service, with parents, carers or families toContinue reading Making Marks – the development of children’s drawing.
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