In June 2011, Senator the Hon Jan McLucas asked the Department to seek expert advice about evidence for early intervention in relation to the types of childhood disability and developmental delay that were ineligible for Better Start for Children with Disability (Better Start) assistance, including an analysis of current research. The Department enlisted KPMG to...

In Australia, adoption is one of a range of options used to provide permanent care for children who are unable to live with their birth families. This report presents the latest data on adoptions by Australians of Australian children and children from overseas in 2010–11. It also highlights important national trends in adoptions. Key findings...

This paper explores how visual methods can be applied to urban planning.

Against this theoretical background, and in the context of urban planning and design, this paper explores how semi-formal programs jointly conducted by local councils, universities and public schools (primary and secondary) can support children’s participation in planning and urban design.

This paper is based on the understanding that what planners measure, how it is measured and how measures are used to inform planning plays an integral part to contributing to healthy and safe environments for children.