Children
Alternative labels
Childhood
Data portal
The Australian child and youth wellbeing atlas
A data asset that maps information on children and young people aged 0 to 24 in communities across Australia. It enables the visualisation, analysis, and monitoring of health and wellbeing metrics for children and young people. It is intended to accelerate access to and use of spatial data to understand inequities and improve the wellbeing...
Evaluation
Specialist workers for children and young people outcomes evaluation: final report
The Specialist Workers for Children and Young People (SWCYP) identifies accompanied children and young people in priority refuges who require specialist support because they have experienced or are experiencing domestic and family violence and are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This evaluation shows the service is achieving positive outcomes for children and young people...
Report
Nature play and child wellbeing
This resource summarises what the research evidence says about the different types of contacts with nature (‘nature contacts’) that promote child wellbeing. It describes a common type of nature contact for young children and summarises the evidence for the benefits of nature play.
Report
Moving cage to cage: final report of the Special Inquiry into children and young people in alternative care arrangements
The report reflects the overwhelming evidence that most alternative care arrangements (ACAs) are not appropriate care placements or living arrangements for children and young people. It explores the key impacts of these arrangements and provides four recommendations specific to ACAs.
Report
Sexual exploitation of children on dating platforms and experiences of revictimisation as an adult
This study examines the sexual exploitation of children on dating apps, and their revictimisation as adults. It is part of a larger body of research examining the prevalence and nature of sexual violence occurring on, or as a result of, dating platforms.