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South Australia

Journal article

Evaluating the effectiveness of Growing with Gratitude: A cluster randomised controlled trial in Australian primary schools

Michael Proeve
Growing with Gratitude is a universal prevention program based on positive psychology that aims to prevent anxiety and depression in primary-school-aged children. A cluster randomised controlled trial was implemented in nine South Australian primary schools to evaluate the program. The findings highlight challenges with implementing prevention programs in primary schools and provide suggestions for future...
Report

A green iron plan for Australia: securing prosperity in a decarbonising world


Australia stands on the precipice of a $400 billion annual export opportunity but market failures are holding back investment in green iron production. This report presents modelling showing how green iron can compete with fossil fuel based iron production and makes recommendations for policy changes.
Report

Better starts to school in South Australia: using linked data to investigate earlier opportunities to support positive school transitions

Rhiannon Pilkington

This report summarises a project identifying the factors which predict different types of transition to school. It finds that the case for early investment in children and families is clear. Evidence from the report includes estimates of the prevention potential if targeted effective supports were offered to specific priority populations early in life.
Report

Valuing and embedding lived and living experience at The Wyatt Trust


This report details the work of a philanthropic organisation to prioritise and embed the voices of lived and living experience in its work to create a future in which all South Australians are free of poverty. The report asserts that embedding lived and living experience must, at the very least, be a consideration for service...
Briefing paper

Blueprint for a great childhood in South Australia


All children and young people growing up in South Australia have a right to enjoy a great childhood and it is our responsibility to do all that we can to deliver on their expectations. This guide takes the voices of South Australian children and young people expressing their needs and provides useful tips to meet...
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