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Talk, Read, Sing, Play 

While brain development continues through life, from birth to 5 years is the most rapid period of growth for a child’s brain with over a million new connections forming every second. The everyday moments you spend with your child, talking, reading, singing and playing can help build a healthy brain and a healthy body, now and for their future. 

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Child learning with two women through reading a book.
Why are the first five years so important?
In their first years of life your child's brain forms over 1 million new connections every second.
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Play is the work of children!
Have you ever heard the saying, ‘play is the work of children’? Well, it really is! While it might look like a lot of fun, and often is, play is how children learn - to use words, solve their own problems, use their imagination, practise new skills, to learn how to learn.
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First 5 Forever ambassador - Ash Barty
An ambassador for First 5 Forever – Ash Barty!
For the first time since launching First 5 Forever has welcomed an ambassador to help raise awareness of the program; three-time Grand Slam singles champion, winner of the 2022 Australian Open, proud Ngarigo woman, author and new mother, Ash Barty!
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Online Story Time, Rhyme Time and Baby Play sessions

Watch all your favourite First 5 Forever sessions online, anywhere and any time.
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Free sessions at your local library

Join a free First 5 Forever session at your local library and get ideas to try at home, meet other parents and carers and access fun activities for your child. You can also borrow books to share when you get home. For session times near you, check your local library’s website.
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