This series of reports reviews the progress of the respective state and territory governments in implementing the full intent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023. The reviews map progress and gaps, highlight governments’ reform successes and hold governments accountable to their efforts in...

This report tracks progress towards ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children grow up safe, cared for and connected to their families, communities and culture. In particular, the report examines the over-representation and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection systems, finding Australia will fail to meet its 2031 Closing the...

This article explains how a coalition of organisations developed a novel philanthropic offering – available alongside a savings instrument – that provides a safety net for those who have attempted to save for their funeral and a fairer choice in the funeral insurance market.

The Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) is a nurse-led home visiting program designed to improve health outcomes for First Nations families by supporting women pregnant with a First Nations baby from pregnancy through until their child is two years old. This report captures the outcomes of the program including the impact on the health and...

The report provides insights into the diversity of families and how their experiences differ. It highlights the many variations in experiences of these families in relation to health, finances, housing, education and community and underlines the need for policymakers to design systems, laws and services with the full range of family experiences in mind.