This guide presents a framework for understanding early intervention in community-based mental health supports for children and families. It covers the difference between mental health and mental illness, definitions of the main provision levels of early intervention and challenges to providing early intervention supports.

The strategy focuses on driving the shift towards earlier supports and the transition towards the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) sector. The strategy shows how all governments will prioritise funding to child and family services. The goal is to support all families to provide safe and caring homes for their children.

The Starting Better Guarantee was a national goal to make Australia the best place to be a child and raise a family. It proposed an entitlement to a set of high-quality, affordable and connected services in the early years. This report shows the wins achieved and the priorities ahead to realise the Guarantee in full.

This resource summarises what is known about the meaning of home for children (primary school age and above) following parental separation. It describes some common challenges children face when navigating life across two households and what can help create a positive experience of home post-parental separation.

This practice guide presents a framework for family and community services to apply neurodiversity-affirming practice (NAP) to their work with all children, young people and families. NAP is a way of working that aims to provide a safe and supportive service environment that accepts, understands and values neurodiversity.