This review investigates the appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of the Reconnect program, which targets the early intervention and prevention of youth homelessness. The review finds Reconnect is effective but would benefit from stronger integration with other systems and enhanced data reporting and monitoring.

The Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department has commissioned this research to support a review of the Family Relationship Services Program (FRSP). The FRSP aims to improve the wellbeing of Australian families, particularly families with children, who are at risk of separating or have separated.

This evaluation focussed on Health NZ’s Early Years Programme – particularly on the Community Innovation Fund (the Fund). The purpose of this evaluation was to provide Health NZ with insights and learnings to support the ongoing development of the program, based on what has been important and made a difference for those involved.

The objective of this study was to determine the child protection and developmental trajectories of children who entered care as infants and whether meeting developmental needs through service provision improves trajectories and outcomes for these children. The findings suggest that children who entered care as infants predominantly remained in the care system and had a...

This report focuses on children and young people who had at least one family and domestic violence hospital stay. Understanding how these children and young people interact with the health care system provides evidence for potential intervention and screening points. It finds that every day, on average, one child has an FDV-related hospital stay and...