This report considers state government policy in Queensland focused on families and children over time. The report shows Queensland’s children are worse off than other states and that families are often not considered when efforts are made to support kids.

The term 'program fidelity' refers to how closely the delivery of a program follows its original design and the developer's intentions. This guide explains the key elements of program fidelity and monitoring. It covers why it is important for program or service delivery as well as how practices can be implemented, maintained and adjusted.

This article describes research into adolescent executive functioning in Australian Indigenous children, examining the role of early home and learning environments and key developmental skills. Longitudinal data indicates preschool visual motor and literacy skills and early school classroom self-regulation predict adolescent executive function. Policy responses for family and early learning services are suggested.

A report from an inquiry into the procurement process conducted by the Attorney-General’s department to deliver new child sexual abuse-related national services. These procurements arose from the recommendations of the 2017 Royal Commission into Institutional Reponses to Child Sexual Abuse. The report found the length of time taken to progress these procurements was deeply concerning.

This paper examines the overlooked role of families within Customised Employment. It introduces the Family Discovery Model, positioning families as active contributors to narrative building, network mapping and reflective planning. Structured involvement strengthens employment pathways, supports transitions, and improves alignment with policy. Embedding families as co-producers enhances outcomes and system coherence.