Children deserve a great start, whether it’s being ready for day one at school, learning to read, discovering new sports or getting assistance through our Chances program.

Doug, the reading bug

Doug the Reading Bug is the mascot of the Born to Read project which encourages parents to read to children from birth. He runs Children’s Story Time at libraries and schools across the shire: often as pyjama parties!

The early years brain research shows that a person’s learning pathways are established in the brain by the age of three. The power of reading to children should never be underestimated. Reading and sharing stories with young children is vitally important in helping children develop life long skills for learning.

Doug's message is simple 10 minutes a day, talk, sing, play - share a book today.

 If you’d like Doug to visit your school, group or event, including Children’s Story Time, contact us on 4992 1133.

Other Community support information

Wesley Mission, Rural Family Worker

Dungog Library Storytime

Samaritans CAFS Program