Early childhood intervention
Report
Te Ao Māori perspectives of what works to support wellbeing in the first thousand days
The purpose of this report was to identify what works to support wellbeing in the first thousand days from a Te Ao Māori (Māori world view) perspective. Whilst this report provides insights into Māori perspectives of tamariki wellbeing, it is uniquely focused on the review of exemplar initiatives that are grounded in Te Ao Māori.
Report
What works to improve young children’s social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing?
This rapid evidence review identifies national and international prevention and early intervention programs that are effective at improving the social, emotional and behavioural health of at-risk children under the age of five.
Briefing paper
Impact of maternal age on children coming into contact with the child protection system
This paper reports findings from analysis of Department of Communities and Justice (NSW) child protection data looking at the relationship between maternal age and child protection contact and discuss implications for policy and practice.
Research Summary
Leaving care planning: what are the views of young people in out-of-home care?
This summary provides an overview of what young people think about the leaving care support they receive, with findings drawn from two surveys, the 2018 NSW OOHC Survey and the NSW Residential Care Survey.
Briefing paper
Participation in decision making: what are the views of children and young people in out-of-home care?
This paper provides an overview of the views of children and young people about whether they have a say in decisions that impact on their lives and whether they feel listened to, with findings drawn from two surveys, the 2018 NSW OOHC Survey and the NSW Residential Care Survey.