Positive Childhood Experiences, young children, childhood memories, aboriginal program, social disadvantage, adverse childhood experiences, socioeconomic poverty, family nurse practitioner, HOPE framework, Family-Nurse Partnership, Social and Civic Engagement, emotional development, Ngaran Ngaran program, Elizabeth Riley
Social disadvantage comprises numerous issues caused by poverty, discrimination, or lack of resources. It can also be induced by generational marginalization. Insufficient food or shelter, family stress and trauma, poor educational and medical facilities, and environmental contamination are shared risk factors (Nolan & Lamb, 2018). These variables affect children's health significantly. If supportive interventions are not provided, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can lead to lifetime physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and mental health issues. Intergenerational trauma, institutional racism, and concentrated community-level adversity affect 33% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's development upon school admission (Australian Government, 2021). Childhood traumas can be perpetuated for generations without protective factor interventions.
[...] This preventative strategy and Ngaran Ngaran's emphasis on cultural identity-building can enhance child development in areas such as emotional control, communication, and problem-solving. To hone these abilities, educators working with young children might use play-based learning and social-emotional development curricula that have been supported by research. Social and emotional development are foundational to the health and learning of young children. Young people can succeed better if they undergo FNP and Ngaran's comprehensive screening for behavioural disorders and developmental deficits. Cultural identification and connection among the Ngaran people strengthen the resilience of Aboriginal youngsters (Dudgeon et al., 2022). [...]
[...] Collins, personal communication, February 2024). Comprehensive evaluations confirm that families report their children advance more rapidly across language, cognitive, motor, and socio-emotional milestones after enrolling in Ngaran Ngaran's services (NSW Ministry of Health, 2022). Early childhood educators are great change agents. Cultural humility can help teachers create more egalitarian, identity-affirming learning spaces by critically examining their beliefs, unconscious biases, pedagogy, and family involvement (Richerson et al., 2016). This internal work promotes Erskine's critical self-reflection and personal worldview. Aboriginal early childhood educators with all the knowledge and skills have the most excellent chance to change the fragile community stereotype using culture- and strength-based approaches. [...]
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[...] In conclusion, the Ngaran Ngaran and Family-Nurse Partnership can help provide a safe space for difficult kids and families. Early children benefit from extensive help, financial support, family building, and cultural promotion. Data shows that culturally based family programs can work miracles and tear down social hierarchies. Early childhood educators promote equity-focused community projects, reform laws, and build cross-sector partnerships to help all children succeed, regardless of family wealth. Community culture can change for future generations with early prevention and resiliency. References Child, Family, and Community (Laff and Ruiz). (2019, December 16). Social Sci LibreTexts. [...]
[...] Www.niaa.gov.au. https://www.niaa.gov.au/resource-centre/indigenous-affairs/national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-early-childhood-strategy Nolan, A., & Lamb, S. (2018). Exploring the social justice work of early childhood educators. Policy Futures in Education, 618-633. https://doi.org/10.1177/1478210318796282 NSW Ministry of Health. (2022). Revised Learn the Signs. Act Early milestone checklists - Frequently asked questions - Maternal, child, and family health. Www.health.nsw.gov.au. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/Pages/learn-the-signs-faqs.aspx Olds, D. L., Kitzman, H., Anson, E., Smith, J. A., Knudtson, M. [...]
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