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That the Committee will examine and report by 31 July 2009 on:
(a) whether existing government programs are adequately addressing the social and cognitive developmental needs of children, with particular reference to prenatal to 3 years;
(b) how to appropriately identify developmentally vulnerable children;
(c) which government agency or agencies should have coordinating and resourcing responsibility for the identification and delivery of assistance to 0-3 year old children;
(d) what is the best model to ensure interagency and intergovernmental integration of developmental programs delivered to 0-3 year old children;
(e) how to best prioritise the resources available for meeting the needs identified;
(f) what is the most appropriate measure of program outcomes; and
(g) any other related matter deemed relevant by the Committee. |