Become a Better Beginnings Community today

If there is not a distributor in your community already, think about nominating or becoming one. Better Beginnings works with all kinds of distributors including CEOs, councils, Elders, teachers, nurses and even parents or volunteers.
If you've checked the map and the list, and would like to nominate your community, simply follow the steps below...

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Have a chat with your community to work out who would be a good distributor. Try and choose someone who has contact with the families and children in the area, and who has the time to hand out the bags. If you are working in the school or clinic, be sure to get in touch with the CEO or chairperson in your community as well.

Nominate

Fill out the form here to provide Better Beginnings with information including contact details, the number of children in the community and an address to post the resources to.

Send

Get the form back to Better Beginnings by faxing, emailing or posting the completed form. The Aboriginal Liaison Officer will be in touch to confirm these details and welcome you to the program.


What if I don't live in a remote community?

At the moment we are working mostly with discrete communities in the Pilbara and Kimberley. Better Beginnings understands the need for resources to support Aboriginal families in metro areas, and may be able to support individuals or organisations who work with Aboriginal families and children. If this sounds like you, please contact us to find out more.

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent
 

I tell stories in Vietnamese and read to my children in English.  I only started reading English after receiving Better Beginnings. 
Parent
 

One mother reads with her four year old every afternoon after school now.  She said without these books, they would not have any to read. 
Teacher, Remote Community School
 

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent

I think it’s been a wonderful initiative.  I feel sure it’s going to benefit both the children and parents and develop links with the library.
Teacher
 

 

It’s wonderful to have support across the community emphasising the importance of reading and language development. 
Community Health Nurse
 

…I never thought of reading to the children.  Better Beginnings has really boosted my confidence.
Parent

Better Beginnings gave me confidence. I know reading is an everyday tool and teaching my children will help them be more successful in life.
Parent