The Importance of the first 1000 days

A baby's life from conception to age 2

“The Importance of the First 1000 days" workshop provides participants with knowledge, assessment tools and strategies to build and enhance their practice with families. The first 1000 days covers the period from conception to age 2 years which is a period of incredible growth and sensitivity for the baby and toddler. What occurs in their relationship with parents/caregivers and their environment can have a lifelong impact on their physical and mental health and development.

In this workshop we discuss the following:

• Pregnancy and the growing baby

• The baby and toddlers developing brain,

• Building a healthy attachment

• The impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, childhood emotional, physical cognitive development.

• Assessment and strategies for working with families.

This training builds and enhances understanding of the importance of early intervention and support to families during pregnancy and the first two years of a child's life.

Facilitator:

Alysha Holmes

Alysha is a Registered Nurse with Masters of Mental Health Nursing and Graduate Diploma in Child & Family Health. She is experienced working in public health sector specialising within infant and perinatal mental health and the early parenting sector. Alysha has been a trained facilitator in parent child interactions and keys to caregiving since 2021. She is passionate working with vulnerable families and providing early intervention to support the best outcomes for families.

Training Details:

When: 12th May 2026

Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm

Where: 49-71 Adelaide St, Footscray VIC 3011

Cost: $295 + booking fees

Dietary: Lunch and snacks will be provided