Early Start Expert Insights

About Early Start Expert Insights

Early Start Expert Insights features conversations with researchers, educators and our community partners about childhood development—from conception through to 18. In each episode, we chat with experts about topics like learning, health, play, relationships, and wellbeing, sharing practical, evidence‑based insights from the Early Start community at the University of Wollongong (Australia).

Publisher

Early Start

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Sept 2023

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Early Start Research, Community and Impact with Anthony and Judy

   In this special episode of Early Start Expert Insights, we introduce our new hosts! New Early Start Co-Directors Associate Professor Judy Pickard and Associate Professor Anthony McKnight introduce themselves and share their vision for the future of Early Start.

2. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Growing Heathy Eaters with Emma and Mel

   In this episode, Lisa is joined by Emma and Mel from the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Together, they explore what it means to raise healthy eaters, discuss the principles behind their Growing Healthy Eaters program, and share practical strategies that can help take the pressure out of mealtimes.

3. 

   25 May 2026

   Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) with Paula and Anna

   In this episode, we explore the Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) program with Paula, a child and family health nurse, and Anna, a speech pathologist from the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Together, they unpack this nurse‑led sustained home visiting program that supports families from pregnancy through to a child’s second birthday.

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