This report assesses the impact on the three main goals of the Aboriginal Education Strategy. The Strategy is focused on ensuring Aboriginal children develop foundations for success in the early years of their education, stay engaged at school and have pathways to future education, training or career opportunities. The report finds it has been effective...

Following the publication of the Review of Child Safety Arrangements (CSR) under the National Quality Framework, Education Ministers agreed to the implementation of recommendations. This consultation review considers the potential impact of several recommendations arising from the CSR, including regulatory and non-regulatory options to achieving each recommendation’s intended outcome.

This report examines the early home environment of Australian children who became young carers, to what extent caring activities limit young people’s cognitive and psycho-social outcomes, and what explains the gaps between the developmental outcomes of young carers compared to their peers. It finds that caring does impair academic achievement of these young people.

This practice guide draws on research evidence to summarise the factors that encourage or hinder playgroup participation. It provides practical recommendations for practitioners and other professionals working with young children and their families to support playgroup participation.

An evidence-led framework for scaling the delivery of an educational program or intervention in early years settings, schools and 16 – 19 settings. The framework maps out key considerations and activities involved based on six key dimensions. It is accompanied by a self-assessment tool.