Survey Report
Parent mental health and wellbeing
This report details findings from the Parenting Today survey, designed to provide a comprehensive national picture of parenting, wellbeing and support needs across Australia. It describes the prevalence and correlates of parent psychological distress. The report argues support for parent mental health must be considered a core component of prevention and early intervention efforts.
Briefing paper
Putting children at the centre
This briefing paper highlights the value of integrated Child and Family Hubs as a proven lifeline for Australian families facing complex challenges such as trauma, social isolation and housing instability. The recommendations consolidate years of research and data collection, collaboration and connection with service providers, families and communities.
Report
Unlocking generosity: the potential gains from expanding access to advice on charitable giving
This report explores the potential gains from expanding access to advice on charitable giving in Australia. It finds that a range of barriers stop people from giving more to charity. The report focuses on the powerful role that professional advisers and fundraisers could play in reducing these barriers and helping more Australians to give generously.
Report
The state of Australia’s children 2025
A comprehensive look at the wellbeing of children and youth across Australia, the report combines the latest publicly available data with firsthand perspectives. While many Australian children and young people are getting the support they need, many are falling behind. The report is a call to action to address these gaps and make children a...
Report
Time to stop throwing good money after bad: delivering universal childcare through market reform
This report makes the case for fundamental market reform of early childhood education and care in Australia. The current market settings are leading to higher fees, rather than driving cost effective and higher quality care. There are large benefits from reforming early childhood education and care and moving to a universal system.