This report details research conducted to understand the demographic characteristics of contemporary Australian families with young children aged 0 to 5 years – the extent to which they are empowered, connected and supported and the factors that enable this. It also identifies current data gaps and limitations, as well as broad policy implications.

This article draws on Social Ventures Australia's experience with the Resolve Social Benefit Bond (Resolve SBB), which funded a psychosocial, recovery-oriented community support program. It reviews the features of relational contracting and provides insights from this experience for commissioners to understand what relational contracting looks like when taken from concept to delivery.

This report summarises the research evidence on protective factors for parent and child wellbeing in the early years (pre-birth to 5 years of age). The evidence shows that a range of programs and interventions can be effective in improving child, parent and family outcomes.

Regional visas are a growing part of Australia’s skilled migration system. They are intended to support regional economies and ease pressure on major cities. However this analysis finds many regional visa holders are not in places the public may think of as 'regional'. It concludes that regional policy may not be having its desired effect.

This report presents findings on the working conditions of migrants on temporary visas in Australia. It shows how underpayment, insecure employment structures and non-compliant employer practices form a system of exploitation. The report includes recommendations on how the Australian Government can better protect migrant workers.