There are over 4 million veterans in Australia, more than half of them aged over 65. This report synthesises available research on veterans’ needs in aged care, focusing on mental health, cognitive health, physical health, and care experiences. It identifies gaps in research and highlights the importance of trauma-informed and culturally appropriate care for veterans.

This short article describes family and professional experiences of disability inclusion in early years settings, as well as the key enablers of inclusive practice. It also aims to provide guidance as to how professionals, programs and services can promote and implement disability inclusion in child and family programs.

This research report explores the contexts, care arrangements, and co-parenting experiences of children whose parents live apart, using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. It finds that socio-economic disadvantage is faced by children with parents living apart and recommends that policy and family services account for and address it.

This paper describes what good practice looks like in community-based group counselling for building resilience in children and young people. It defines resilience as a dynamic process that draws on personal as well as external resources, and outlines how successful interventions enhance those resources.

This rapid evidence review examines the impact of preschool delivery practices on child outcomes. It found mixed evidence regarding the impact of teacher qualifications but largely positive effects of preschool attendance, duration and quality. The review indicates a need for further research and more up-to-date data to inform current policy settings.