Child welfare
Evaluation
Understanding the social impact of safeguarding services for children and young people
Safeguarding Services is a suite of support services offered to organisations who deliver services to children and young people. The Centre for Social Impact at the University at the Western Australia was engaged by the Australian Childhood Foundation to examine and document the social impact story of Safeguarding Services. This report outlines the findings.
Report
Best interests: listening to children and young people’s experiences within the child protection system
This report examines the experiences of South Australian children and young people who have had contact with the state's child protection system and what they say needs to be done to improve it.
Research Summary
Which programs reduce maltreatment and improve safety for vulnerable children?
This paper shares findings from a rapid evidence scan carried out by Western Sydney University into programs that help to reduce harm and maltreatment, and improve outcomes for vulnerable children aged 0-5 years.
Research Summary
Which programs improve school readiness for vulnerable children?
The transition to school is a pivotal life stage for both children and their families, and a significant event for educators. This Evidence to Action Note outlines the key findings a recent school readiness rapid review.
Report
Take notice, believe us and act! Exploring the safety of children and young people in government run organisations
This report explores the views of 59 Tasmanian children and young people to understand their contemporary experiences of government-run and government-funded services and to use those findings to inform recommendations about how institutions and systems might better prevent and respond to harm.