Submissions
Prevention and Early Intervention Network submission on the Child & Family Support Agency - Nov 2012
Start Strong is a member of the Prevention and Early Intervention Network and is pleased to be have had input to the Prevention and Early Intervention Network submission to Department of Children and Youth Affairs on the establishment of the Child and Family Support Agency. Read more
Start Strong Pre-Budget Submission 2013 - November 2012 
Start Strong has urged the Government, in its Pre-Budget Submission, to put the resources in place so that implementation of the National Early Years Strategy can get underway in 2013. Read more
Submission on Improving the Lives of Children and Young People
July 2012 - In response to the Government's public consultation "Improving the Lives of Children and Young People", Start Strong has made a submission that sets out recommendations for what the Goverment should include in forthcoming Government strategies that impact on children under 6 years old. Read more
Submission on Children First - Heads of Bill
May 2012 - The Government has taken a very positive step forwards with the publication of draft legislation to put the "Children First" child protection guidelines onto a statutory footing. It's a measure that has long been advocated by a wide range of organisations. The drafting of the legislation is… Read more
Submission on the future role of Siolta
April 2012 - Following publication of the evaluation of the initial implementation of the Siolta National Quality Framework, Start Strong has made a submission to the Government on the future role of Siolta. Read more
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