This article describes research into adolescent executive functioning in Australian Indigenous children, examining the role of early home and learning environments and key developmental skills. Longitudinal data indicates preschool visual motor and literacy skills and early school classroom self-regulation predict adolescent executive function. Policy responses for family and early learning services are suggested.

This report explores early childhood experiences and the ways these experiences relate to later outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. Knowing more about what helps children from their early years through to their teenage years means communities can feel stronger, and services can be better planned and supported.

What helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children thrive at school? This Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC) report provides valuable insights from the study participants including the children, their parents and carers, and education professionals.

This project emerged from conversations and existing relationships with Mornington Council and community members, who face complex challenges related to digital inclusion. This project aimed to address community concerns regarding access, affordability and digital skills, as well as internet safety.

Digital inclusion is core to what a library delivers. However, digital inclusion issues and challenges in Queensland communities have changed significantly in the last few years, due in part to the turn to digital-by-default services and the impact of COVID-19. The State Library of Queensland therefore engaged researchers from QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre to...