This briefing paper describes existing foundational and disability supports available for children and young people in New South Wales. It includes discussion of structural factors that shape the service system; best practice supports and interventions; and frameworks that can be used to evaluate service availability, accessibility and effectiveness.

This report describes the development of an evidence-based and culturally responsive approach to addressing the current gap in knowledge and lack of consensus about how best to assess, differentiate and report children’s functional strengths and support needs. The framework will inform professional practice, operational guidance and decision-making.

This report highlights the challenges and poorer outcomes for South Australian children experiencing systemic disadvantage. It makes recommendations for change, including creating a Minister for Children and Young People and introducing new legislation covering human rights, the impact of decisions on future generations and child poverty.

This paper calls for action across four key areas to support children and young people with disability, their families and caregivers. The areas identified are inclusive education; a fair and accessible disability supports ecosystem; addressing cost-of-living and unemployment; and individual advocacy.

This report arises from the investigation of a case of abuse and neglect of two young people with disability. It focuses on current practices and procedures relating to student protection reports in Queensland Education. The report recommends changes to practices, procedures and staff training to improve student protection reporting and outcomes for students with disability...