First 1000 Days Australia is dedicated to strengthening outcomes for children and families by educating, equipping and supporting the workforce that walks alongside them during the most critical period of life — from conception to a child’s second birthday.

We deliver high-quality online and face-to-face training designed specifically for professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, grounded in evidence, culture, and lived experience.

Why the First 1000 Days Matter

The first 1,000 days shape a child’s lifelong health, wellbeing, learning and connection to culture. For Indigenous families, this period is deeply connected to community, identity, Country and intergenerational strength.

When practitioners are culturally informed, confident and trauma-aware, they are better placed to:

• Support strong early development and attachment

• Work in culturally safe and respectful ways

• Partner with families, Elders and communities

• Contribute to long-term, strengths-based outcomes

Training Designed for the Indigenous Workforce and Those Who Support It

Our training is purpose-built for:

• Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)

• Early childhood educators and services

• Health, maternity and allied health professionals

• Family services, child and maternal health teams

• Government and non-government practitioners working with Indigenous families

All courses are developed with a strong focus on cultural safety, self-determination and practical application in real-world settings.

Flexible Learning: Online and Face-to-Face

We understand the realities of busy services and diverse communities. That’s why we offer:

Online Courses

• Self-paced and accessible anywhere

• Ideal for individuals and teams

• Evidence-based with practical tools and reflection

Face-to-Face Training

• Delivered on-site or in-community

• Interactive, relational and culturally responsive

• Tailored to your organisation and context

Our Approach

First 1000 Days Australia is guided by:

• Indigenous knowledges and perspectives

• Strengths-based and trauma-informed practice

• Cultural humility and reflective learning

• Partnership with community and services

We don’t just deliver training — we build capability, confidence and shared understanding.

Build a Stronger Workforce. Support Stronger Families.

Whether you’re an individual practitioner or an organisation supporting Indigenous families, our training helps you work with greater cultural confidence and impact during the most important days of life.