This review investigates the appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of the Reconnect program, which targets the early intervention and prevention of youth homelessness. The review finds Reconnect is effective but would benefit from stronger integration with other systems and enhanced data reporting and monitoring.

An evaluation of the effectiveness, cost, funding, and design elements of a grants program supporting refugees, humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants and communities. It recommends encouraging a diverse provider market, complying with program eligibility criteria, and considering the benefits of adopting a consortium model.

This report summarises the findings from a rapid evidence scan that explored the evidence base for supported playgroup models. The evidence base for supported playgroup models is emerging. The few quantitative evaluations available provide some evidence that supported playgroups can improve child outcomes, including language, cognition, behaviour, socialisation, transition to school; and parent outcomes, including...

The annual Family is Culture Community Report Card has been developed to provide an independent, Aboriginal community perspective on the NSW Government’s implementation of the 2019 Family Is Culture Review Report (FIC Review Report) recommendations. The key issues highlighted are system failures, ineffective transitions to Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and neglected early intervention funding.

This Summary outlines key findings from a recently published rapid evidence scan to summarise the evidence base for supported playgroups and share best practice elements that can guide playgroup design, service planning and implementation. As an early intervention service led by professional facilitators, they can serve as a ‘soft-entry’ point for families to engage with...