Every now and then you find an organisation of unsung heroes who bravely battle on to promote an idea. Recently the work of the Brainwaves Trust has been drawn to my attention. The Aim of the Brainwaves Trust is that:
"One day every child in New Zealand will get the best start in life because parents and the whole community understand and value the impact early experiences have on brain development, and ultimately on the healthy development of society."
Formally the group is a charitable trust which has the goal of raising awareness about new research on brain development. In particular the influence on a child's brain development of early experiences in the first three years of life. The Trust itself is comprised of doctors, educationalists, academic and business professionals who all work voluntarily. If you have a few spare minutes as you navigate the net drop into www.brainwaves.org.nz
If a healthy society is made up of healthy individuals and communities then Brainwaves could be pioneering the way forwards to good societal health. The implications for public policy and child development are significant.
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