A Better Start
A Better Start: E Tipu e Rea
National Science Challenge
Better science together for a better start in life. Our children are our future.
We want to give them the best possible start in life. Getting a good start includes being a healthy weight, learning successfully and being mentally well. That’s what all families, whānau and communities want for their tamariki. But obesity, learning and mental health are challenges for some children. A Better Start is the National Science Challenge working to help them. Our mission is to find bet
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Level 2, Building 505, 85 Park Road, Grafton,
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* draw together experts from different institutions - over 75 researchers from seven universities, four District Health Boards and other bodies will work on initial projects
* draw together experts from different disciplines - scientists specialising in paediatrics, education and psychology will collaborate with health and education experts, epidemiologists, big data analysts and economists
* target children as early as possible in life – when we can make the most difference
* target the children most in need – Māori, Pacific and less affluent children
* engage families and communities – Māori and Pacific communities will help us design, execute and interpret our research in a way that’s culturally right for them
* take a holistic view of obesity, learning and mental health, which are usually studied in isolation.
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |