Language and speech development

Learning to talk is an important part of a child’s development and it occurs in stages. Find out how you can help your child to learn to talk.

Talking to your baby, even before they can talk, helps them learn how to speak and connect. Learn more about talking to your baby.

Talking to your baby, even before they can talk, helps them learn how to speak and connect. Learn more about talking to your baby.

Reading regularly with children from a young age stimulates their brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships. This helps to build language, literacy, and social-emotional skills

Drawing and writing are essential skills that children start learning early, gradually building over the preschool and lower primary years.

Speech problems are common in young children. Some speech troubles can indicate a speech or development delay. Find out when to seek further advice.

Stuttering (stammering) is a speech disorder that usually start between 3 and 4 years of age. Learn more about stuttering and when to seek help.

Learn about hearing loss in babies, including newborn hearing screening, signs to look for, causes, treatment and where to find support.