Report
Thriving Kids policy paper
This report outlines how the Thriving Kids initiative can make the most difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. For Thriving Kids to succeed, it must be designed and delivered in genuine partnership with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations.
Report
Youth Voice engagement report
This report documents a national co-design process to establish a strong, culturally grounded and community-led Youth Voice initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Participants said existing systems too often engage young people in tokenistic or advisory-only ways, without genuine power-sharing or accountability.
Guide
Evidence-informed practice compass
The evidence‑informed practice compass is a practical decision‑making framework that helps child and family service organisations embed evidence‑informed approaches into their everyday work. It sets out the core domains that underpin high‑quality practice and supports teams to reflect on what they currently do and identify where improvements are needed.
Literature review
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family-Led Decision Making
This review describes the evidence base on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family-Led Decision Making (AFLDM), a rights-based approach that can strengthen participation and improve outcomes. AFLDM supports decisions about children’s safety within the statutory child protection system. The review covers what the evidence shows, gaps, what good practice looks like and learning and evaluation...
Strategy
The national child and family investment strategy
The strategy focuses on driving the shift towards earlier supports and the transition towards the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) sector. The strategy shows how all governments will prioritise funding to child and family services. The goal is to support all families to provide safe and caring homes for their children.