This report summarises the findings from a rapid evidence scan that explored the evidence base for supported playgroup models. The evidence base for supported playgroup models is emerging. The few quantitative evaluations available provide some evidence that supported playgroups can improve child outcomes, including language, cognition, behaviour, socialisation, transition to school; and parent outcomes, including...

This consultation paper seeks feedback on the costs of caring for children and young people in out-of-home care in New South Wales as part of a review of government and non-government services.

The Department of Communities and Justice (NSW) is redesigning the Family Preservation service system in New South Wales to improve the outcomes, experience, suitability, and accessibility for families who want to access and would benefit from working with a Family Preservation service. This discussion paper sets out the vision for the Family Preservation system and...

This report presents an evidence review on Aboriginal-led early support programs and services to improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people and families available across Australia, or for specific communities in one or more states.

This Evidence to Action Note reports findings from the evidence review by Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources Pty Ltd which identifies and culturally appraises evidence about Aboriginal-led child, family and community early support programs, and describes eight common features of these programs.