Child development
Report
Reporting the health and development of children in rural and remote Australia
This report reveals themes, challenges and opportunities for children living in rural and remote Australia.
Report
Taking stock and moving ahead: a report on consultative forums on the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2009-2020
This report presents findings from ten forums conducted between March and May 2017 to promote understanding about the National Framework and to seek views on ways to improve child safety and wellbeing in Australia.
Report
Counting pennies
This report provides an estimate of how much international aid was spent to end violence against children in one year, based on the latest data available.
Report
Preventing significant cognitive delay in young children in low and middle income countries by ensuring that every child receives adequate stimulation at home: estimating effects in six Asian countries
250 million children under the age of 5 years who live in low-income or middle-income countries are at risk of not reaching their developmental potential. Significant cognitive delay in early childhood is associated with low ‘school readiness’, poor educational attainment, unemployment, social exclusion, poor health (including mental health) and reduced life expectancy.
Guide
Children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
Practitioners supporting children in out-of-home care are often faced with making difficult decisions about children’s needs. These decisions include where the child will live and how often a child has contact with their family of origin. Children’s attachment needs are one of the factors that are considered when making these decisions. This resource is intended...