Healthy Beginnings for HNEKids (HB4HNEKids) is a partnership between Hunter New England (HNE) Child and Family Health Services, and HNE Population Health that supports key health priorities outlined in the First 2000 Days framework.

The text message program has been co-designed by health professionals, external organisations and local families ensuring the health and wellbeing information provided is simple and actionable. 

Delivered as part of the usual care provided by Child and Family Health Services, HB4HNEKids is a trusted resource for families, providing evidence-based information, referral pathways and ongoing support, if and when needed. It is free to families across HNE, ensuring equitable access for all. 

Publications

1. Delaney T, Jackson J, Brown A, Lecathelinais C, Wolfenden L, Hudson N, Young S, Groombridge D, Pinfold J, Craven P, Redman S, Wiggers J, Kingsland M, Hayes M, Sutherland R, 'Perceived Acceptability of Technology Modalities for the Provision of Universal Child and Family Health Nursing Support in the First 6-8 Months After Birth: Cross-Sectional Study,' JMIR Pediatr Parent 2024;7
   
2. Delaney T, Jackson J, Hudson N, Lecathelinais C, Brown A.L, Young S, Wolfenden L, Craven P, Hayes M, Redman S, Wiggers J, Pinfold J, Liackman R, Groombridge D, Nathan N, and Sutherland R, 'Breastfeeding and Early Infant Feeding Practices Among Women in the Hunter New England Region of New South Wales, Australia: A Cross Sectional Study,' Health Promot J Austral 2025;36

Lara Went from Yukul Art created this artwork for Good for Kids, Good for Life. The title of this artwork is called 'The heart of a child'.

The heart in the middle represents health, love and support surrounding everyone. Coming from the heart are lines which are positive energy radiating into the children which are the figures around the heart holding hands. The leaves represent physical activity and the fruit represents healthy eating. The circles that almost look like stars represent community groups and people coming together in support, positive guidance, love and good energy.

You will see this artwork featured throughout the Good for Kids, Good for Life communication.