A toolkit supporting the development of services for early years. It is a practical set of resources created to enable local authorities and communities to design public services together. It can be used to support collaborative service design in local government and beyond, providing a starting point for local authority teams to use co-design approaches.

A comprehensive look at the wellbeing of children and youth across Australia, the report combines the latest publicly available data with firsthand perspectives. While many Australian children and young people are getting the support they need, many are falling behind. The report is a call to action to address these gaps and make children a...

A research report sharing insights from families, practitioners and service leaders on how Early Childhood Hubs in Australia help children, families and communities thrive. The research explores what families and practitioners value most, offering insights to strengthen best practice and improve how hubs meet the needs of children and families.

Children’s early years lay the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing outcomes. This paper discusses a potential model of enhanced early childhood education and care (ECEC Plus) designed to support Australian children and families who face early childhood disadvantage and discusses options for funding models to support its delivery. It provides four recommendations.

Early Childhood Hubs (ECHs) are a leading integrated model that can fill a major gap in the current early years landscape. ECHs are configured to overcome many barriers to accessing and participating in early education and care. This brief provides an overview of the key findings related to the efficacy of ECHs.