Child health
Alternative labels
Puericulture
Child health services
Journal article
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family access to continuity of health care services in the first 1000 days of life: a systematic review of the literature
This literature review explores factors that contribute to continuity of care and considers service features that contribute to positive care experiences and satisfaction with care received by Aboriginal women and their infants.
Report
National Partnership on Essential Vaccines: performance report 2018–19
This report provides an assessment of state and territory performance against the performance benchmarks outlined in the National Partnership on Essential Vaccines, for the assessment period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The report shows that 3 jurisdictions met all 5 benchmarks, with the other jurisdictions each meeting 4 of the 5 benchmarks.
Report
Influence of placement stability on developmental outcomes of children and young people in out-of-home care
This research report examines the influence of placement stability and a range of other factors on developmental outcomes over time for children in NSW.
Fact sheet
Fact Check: Do WA's emergency health powers allow forcible testing, vaccination and removal of underwear of children?
A post shared widely on social media claimed that Western Australia had passed a "COVID-19 Emergency Powers Act" that authorised officers to forcibly test and vaccinate children at school, including removing their clothes. Verdict: Not the full story.
Policy report
Children of the pandemic
While the UK Government has taken strong actions to support firms and some workers, this paper argues that further measures are needed to support children and their families.