Southside Initiative (ACT)

A group of dedicated stakeholders collaborate to improve child health and wellbeing.

Summary

Southern Canberra is a large area encompassing the communities of Molonglo, South Canberra, Woden, Weston Creek and Tuggeranong. All communities except Tuggeranong have a lower percentage of children developmentally vulnerable on one or more domain(s) than the ACT average.

As a result, a working group named the Southside Initiative was formed by a number of interested and motivated key stakeholders. This story outlines the initiative’s activities such as:

  • Parent education and support 
  • Parent and carer course directory 
  • Capacity building for teachers and early childhood educators.

Related resources

Link to woden-act

Community story

Woden (ACT)

Link to belconnen-act

Community story

Belconnen (ACT)

Belconnen is a large region in Canberra’s northwest. There was a significant increase in children developmentally vulnerable on two or more domains between 2012 and 2018, highlighting the need for further support.