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OUR VISION AND PLAN The Centre for Child Development and Education is situated within the Child Health Research Division of the Menzies School of Health Research, but has its own Director and Advisory Board. The Centre was launched in September 2011, as a partnership between Menzies, Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory Government (NTG). VISION Our vision is to position the Centre for Child Development and Education as a centre of excellence and a national leader in innovative, trans-disciplinary research that positively and practically improves children’s lives through better health, education and wellbeing. Purpose Our purpose is to conduct collaborative, applied research which builds scientific, policy and public understanding of how the development and educational opportunities of Australian children - particularly Indigenous children - can be improved to advance population health and community wellbeing. Strategic Plan The CCDE Strategic Plan for 2011-13 identifies four strategic goals: • Quality Research and Programs • Research Capacity and Sustainability • Relationships and Strategic Partnerships • Establishing Identity and Impact. 4 The Centre for Child Development and Education
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR AND CHAIR The Centre for Child Development and Education (CCDE) is well advanced on its journey to becoming a national leader in the kind of research which will improve the lives of vulnerable young people across the country. The Centre was officially launched in September 2011. Wonderful support from organisations like the Ian Potter Foundation and the Sidney Myer Fund has enabled us to build the foundations for a productive future. In May of 2012, Indigenous musician and educator, Dr M Yunupingu, and British Medical Association president, Professor Sir Michael Marmot, both agreed to become patrons of the Centre. It was an honour for us to gain the patronage of two giants in their respective fields. Centre Director Professor Sven Silburn It was therefore with great sadness that in early June this year we learned that Dr Yunupingu had passed away at age 56 at his home in Yirrkala after his long battle with kidney disease. In addition to his world-wide fame as a musician and founder of Yothu-Yindi, he was an inspiring community leader, and a distinguished educator. Dr Yunupingu was also a passionate advocate of ‘Two-way’ learning and a tireless champion of national reconciliation. The achievements of this great Australian will continue to inspire our work in seeking to ’Close the Gap’ in Indigenous disadvantage. The federal government will this year commence its investment of $3.5 billion dollars over 10 years in its Stronger Futures initiative to improve the circumstances of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory. This is likely to offer new opportunities for Menzies, and for the Centre in particular, to support communities in their implementation of evidence-based programs and services which will improve lives for Aboriginal children and young people. Board Chair Dr Chris Sarra It is widely understood that education and early child development are the keys to a brighter future for Indigenous Australians. The Centre is well placed to continue its progress in leading the research which will unlock opportunities for educational development and create a pathway for a healthier, happier tomorrow for Indigenous Australian children. Finally, we would like to acknowledge our gratitude to the Centre’s board members for their guidance, and to our staff for their skill and dedication. Annual Report 2012 5
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