Despite increasing research on online child sexual exploitation, limited research compares female and male perpetrators. This study examined 116 females and 116 age-matched males known to police in Victoria for online child sexual exploitation on group characteristics and risk of reoffending. The findings have implications for policy and highlight several important avenues for future research.

This discussion paper synthesises research on evidence-based teaching practices that support Autistic students and students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with learning in school settings. It outlines what the current evidence for these cohorts of students indicates, what’s emerging and the implications for policy and practice in Australian schools.

This third and final report from the Supporting Quality Engagement with Children consultation project focused on the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032, in particular prevention and early intervention. It shares the views of over 300 children and young people across all Australian jurisdictions. The report contains eight recommendations.

This report provides an overview of the early childhood education and care sector in New South Wales, including issues relating to safety, quality, workforce, regulatory framework, data collection and the experiences of children with disability. The report finds the system is under strain and makes a range of recommendations for improvement.

This report provides a nuanced understanding of the nature and dynamics of abuse and mistreatment experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people. It describes how this differs from the general population. The research identifies strategies and policy responses tailored to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing elder abuse.