This literature summary reviews key research studies that compare developmental, educational, health and wellbeing, and criminal justice outcomes for maltreated children who were placed in out-of-home care with those who remained with their birth families.

To facilitate a transition that realises the health benefits associated with housing density, and minimises any harm from disruption, it is imperative to understand the experiences and identified barriers to higher density living, particularly for groups traditionally associated with lower density housing such as families with young children.

This document has been prepared to provide contextual information about the practice guides developed by Early Intervention Research Directorate within the South Australian Department of Human Services and the Centre for Evidence and Reform. It describes the implementation of the Common Elements approach as a key workforce strategy within the Child and Family Support System...

This roadmap for reforming the Child and Family Support System 2021–2023 outlines the steps that the South Australian Department of Human Services is taking that will improve early intervention services for children and families with complex needs.

This report conveys the views of children, young people and families collected by the National Children’s Commissioner in face-to-face and online consultations and surveys between May and July 2021.