This insights paper shares learnings from 2023 and 2024 iterations of a partner project to increase understanding of the implementation of evidence-based practices in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. Effective implementation in ECEC requires embedding planned meaningful and sustainable change that is responsive to the unique context of each service. The paper highlights...

A research report sharing insights from families, practitioners and service leaders on how Early Childhood Hubs in Australia help children, families and communities thrive. The research explores what families and practitioners value most, offering insights to strengthen best practice and improve how hubs meet the needs of children and families.

Children’s early years lay the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing outcomes. This paper discusses a potential model of enhanced early childhood education and care (ECEC Plus) designed to support Australian children and families who face early childhood disadvantage and discusses options for funding models to support its delivery. It provides four recommendations.

Professional learning is a common strategy for influencing and supporting the use of evidence-based practices in schools and early childhood education and care services, and enhancing learning outcomes for children and young people. This research summary outlines early evidence from a research project on coaching in the Australian education context.

Early Childhood Hubs (ECHs) are places where children and families can access a range of services. This research explores viable models and cost structures for ECHs that meet the needs of children, families and communities, while ensuring economic sustainability. The findings aim to inform future funding models that enable scalable, sustainable, and responsive ECHs in...