This report details research conducted to understand the demographic characteristics of contemporary Australian families with young children aged 0 to 5 years – the extent to which they are empowered, connected and supported and the factors that enable this. It also identifies current data gaps and limitations, as well as broad policy implications.

This resource summarises what is known about the meaning of home for children (primary school age and above) following parental separation. It describes some common challenges children face when navigating life across two households and what can help create a positive experience of home post-parental separation.

This report provides early insights into children's experiences of Australia's social media age restrictions from the perspective of parents and carers. Despite overall reductions in account ownership, a substantial proportion of children under 16 retained accounts on age‑restricted platforms. Platform‑led deactivation was the main reason children no longer had accounts on age‑restricted social media platforms.

This report considers state government policy in Queensland focused on families and children over time. The report shows Queensland’s children are worse off than other states and that families are often not considered when efforts are made to support kids.

This essay critically examines the intersection of Adverse Childhood Experiences with Social Determinants of Health relating to Early Childhood Development and social inclusion for children. It explores the role of social workers in co-creating Protective and Compensatory Experiences through their practice to support children’s lifelong positive health outcomes.