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The Feeding Difficulties in Young Children: A Policy and Practice Framework - 10th September 2026
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
Registrations Open! 
2027 MCaFHNA + GNPHN International Conference 
May 6-8, 
Adelaide Convention Centre
MCaFHNA Conference 2027 - 18th August 2026
Registrations Open!  2027 MCaFHNA + GNPHN International Conference  May 6-8, Adelaide Convention Centre
A five-part podcast about the role of play and toy libraries in supporting children, families and communities. Toy Libraries Australia has launched The Toy Library Effect - 04th August 2026
A five-part podcast about the role of play and toy libraries in supporting children, families and communities.
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Translation Centre for Speech Disorders is developing a new tool to help identify which children may need additional support with their language development. Research Participation: MCRI Translation Centre for Speech Disorders - 15th July 2026
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Translation Centre for Speech Disorders is developing a new tool to help identify which children may need additional support with their language development.
Position Vacant: Registered Nurse: Western Sydney Local Health District - 07th July 2026
Child and Family Health Nurse - Sustaining NSW Families In this role, you will work across universal and sustained home visiting services with comprehensive training and support, to provide holistic child and family health nursing assessment and care.
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Renew your membership to access hundreds of discounts across everyday essentials, major brands, travel, wellbeing and more. More Value for MCaFHNA Members - Member Advantage Rewards Program - 12th June 2026
Renew your membership to access hundreds of discounts across everyday essentials, major brands, travel, wellbeing and more.
Webinar | 26 May, 1 pm AEST All In for Growing Deadly Brains — Webinar | 26 May, 1 pm AEST - 19th May 2026
Webinar | 26 May, 1 pm AEST
The MCaFHNA Board is delighted to announce that following an extensive recruitment process, Karen Gates has been appointed as our inaugural Executive Officer. MCaFHNA inaugural Executive Officer appointment - 06th May 2026
The MCaFHNA Board is delighted to announce that following an extensive recruitment process, Karen Gates has been appointed as our inaugural Executive Officer.
MCaFHNA Member Research - 30th April 2026
The KIND study – Knowledge and Insight from Child and Family Health Nurses working with families experiencing disadvantage
The FIFO New Parents Guide is now live! - 13th August 2025
Thank you to every single one of you who contributed to this Advisory Group - I am eternally grateful for your insights and volunteering your time for this guide.


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