The main aim of the New South Wales Child Development Study (NSW-CDS) is to provide evidence to enable improvement in the mental health and wellbeing of all Australian children. This evidence brief summarises the key findings from the NSW-CDS to support evidence-based decision-making for policy development, program design and practice in the child and family...

This report summarises a project identifying the factors which predict different types of transition to school. It finds that the case for early investment in children and families is clear. Evidence from the report includes estimates of the prevention potential if targeted effective supports were offered to specific priority populations early in life.

This report highlights the challenges and poorer outcomes for South Australian children experiencing systemic disadvantage. It makes recommendations for change, including creating a Minister for Children and Young People and introducing new legislation covering human rights, the impact of decisions on future generations and child poverty.

The sexual exploitation and abuse of children is a global health crisis. This report into the nature of the crisis underscores the need for urgent action, provides solutions and shines a light on the financial networks that fuel it. Who benefits is as disturbing as it is clear: organised crime groups and mainstream technology companies.

This interim report summarises evidence and identifies key issues from an inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system. Evidence highlighted that Australia’s youth justice system is in crisis and vulnerable children and young people are being held in detention without adequate and appropriate supports. The report makes two recommendations.