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Vulnerable children

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Report

Out of sight: systemic inquiry into children and young people who are absent or missing from residential care


The Out of Sight Inquiry looked at how often children and young people are absent or missing from residential care, why they are absent or missing, what happens when they are, and what can be done to better respond to this issue. The inquiry report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 24 June 2021.
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Smart, successful, strong: the case for investing in adolescent girls' education in aid and COVID-19 response and recovery


This report shines a light on the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent girls in South-East Asia and the Pacific and their experiences of accessing secondary education over the last twelve months.
Report

Educational outcomes of children and young people in out-of-home care in NSW


This research report aims to understand the pathways and experiences of children who entered out-of-home care in NSW and to examine educational outcomes.
Report

Universal child benefits: policy issues and options


Despite clear evidence of the effectiveness of well-designed social protection in tackling child poverty, children are one of the population groups at highest risk of exclusion from social protection. This report and briefing note, prepared in partnership with UNICEF, examines the role of universal child benefits (UCBs) in addressing this policy gap.
Literature review

The impact of ‘learning at home’ on the educational outcomes of vulnerable children in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic


This review provides an overview of current approaches to managing school closures, as well as recent literature related to young people learning 'outside of school.' A range of material has been drawn upon to both highlight the educational issues of this learning context, as well as the psychosocial and emotional repercussions.