Funding boost for NSW child development checks and digital blue book

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The $376 million package is set to provide all children in the state with a full suite of developmental checks - including vision, hearing and dental - prior to starting school. 9News

The Brighter Beginnings package is part of the upcoming budget and is set to provide all children in the state with a full suite of developmental checks prior to starting school.Children will receive developmental checks before starting school.

"Almost half of all four-year-old children do not get their recommended health and development checks, so making these available in every NSW early childhood service will open the door to brighter futures for thousands of children," Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said.

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