This report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system. During 2008-09 across Australia, over 200,000 children were the subject of one or more child protection notifications; almost 33,000 children were the subject of one or more substantiations; over...

Teenage children have been identified as being at increased risk of dental disease, and among pre-teen children nearly half of all 6 year olds had a history of decay in their baby teeth. The Child Dental Health Survey provides national information on the dental health of children attending school dental services in Australia, and shows...

In an effort to improve outcomes for young children and their families, governments in all developed nations are making efforts to integrate services more effectively. This briefing paper explores the rationale behind these efforts, what is known about their effectiveness, and the implications for policy-makers and practitioners.

This report provides information on the number and types of health conditions identified and the number and types of referrals made as part of the child health checks. It also includes results from the follow-up collections which measure the extent to which children have received the follow-up care that they need.This report provides information on...

A high proportion of families with a parent with an intellectual disability will come to the attention of child protection and support agencies due to allegations that a child has been or is at risk of abuse or neglect. However, prejudice and lack of understanding have contributed to these heightened rates. This paper examines parental...