This report finds marginalised children were unfairly targeted by COVID-19 fines at the height of the pandemic, highlighting the need for immediate reform of the New South Wales fines system.

This research summary shares some preliminary learning from work the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) commissioned on developing wellbeing and belonging measures for children aged 3 to 8 years.

This interim report focuses on hearing the lived experiences of children and young people in alternative care arrangements and lifts up the voices of those who have participated in private hearings as part of this inquiry to date.

This is the second tracking report for the NSW Strategic Plan for Children and Young People, measuring changes in children and young people’s perceptions on key issues that impacted them throughout 2023.

This paper highlights the impact of positive peer relationships on the mental health, wellbeing and development of children aged 8-14. It also outlines how practitioners working with young people might support positive peer relationships.