How does the AEDI help children, families and communities?
Supporting children in the years before school greatly increases their chances of a successful transition to school and better learning outcomes whilst at school. The AEDI provides community members and families with the opportunity to understand the health and development of local children, and facilitates increased collaboration between schools, early childhood services, and local agencies supporting children and families. The AEDI data and maps can help identify: • Where the children who are developmentally vulnerable live. • Variations in child development within different parts of the community. • Where the strengths and vulnerabilities lie across the domains of child development. • The influence of socio-economic and community factors on child development. • How well the community is supporting young children and their families. • Where there have been successful early childhood programs. • Where change is still needed.
