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.

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 report explores five specific aspects of infants' and children's experiences, exposures and environments in relation to their Outcome Index scores.