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Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture

Within the context of SVA and CCCH’s broader goal for incorporating ICFCs in the early years
system in Australia, Deloitte Access Economics was engaged to explore:

1. The level of child and family disadvantage across Australia as an indicator of significant need
for ICFCs, where that need is situated, and how this interacts with current ICFC supply.

2. Options for how ICFCs could be best funded at scale and embedded in the national early years
system.

Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued

Resources for services and providers to communicate with cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) families about kindergarten and its benefits.

Paper 1 – Balancing ambitious growth with equity and quality

Resources for services and providers to communicate with cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) families about kindergarten and its benefits are now available on the Supporting CALD families to engage in kindergarten webpage.

Cyberbullying is when someone uses the internet to be mean to another person so they feel bad or upset. This is an easy read guide for people under 18.

Findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study – Brief Report 2023

Independent review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme – FINAL REPORT DECEMBER 2023

Intimate partner violence is never the victim’s fault

This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children’s (0-5) engagement in nature play

Practice guide | September 2023

PlayTogether provides free direct one on-one support for all children, families and carers living with a disability, developmental delay or medical concern to join, participate and feel welcomed in a community playgroup.

The report, which forms part of AIFS’ longitudinal study, Ten to Men, found that over time, lower levels of social support were associated with greater depressive symptoms while greater depressive symptoms were associated with lower self-perceived social support.

Involving Children in Evaluation

A review of Australian children and young people’s learning – September 2024

CFCA Practice Guide – Technology Facilitated Coercive Control

This report focuses on how to improve services and supports for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse

Mallee Family Care, the Facilitating Partner of the Communities for Children initiative across the Swan Hill LGA , in partnership with the Mallee Family Care Research team, conducted a community needs assessment over many months, with the needs analysis report finalised in May, 2025.

For many children with disability, communicating their needs and preferences with others can be difficult. They may struggle to process information relayed by others or find it difficult to verbally express their needs and preferences. This can lead to frustration, which can manifest in heightened emotions and behaviours.

The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children paper – August 2023

Each year many Australian children experience the separation or divorce of their parents or primary caregivers. Although difficult and marked by significant changes, children’s experience of parental separation doesn’t have to be distressing or traumatic. Parents can influence their children’s experience of both the separation process and post-separation life.

Complex trauma in early childhood is distinct from other kinds of trauma. It can manifest in ways which affect body and brain development, and lead to poor long-term outcomes if not addressed. Early identification and support, including through trauma-informed practice, is critical to supporting infants and children who have experienced complex trauma.

Supporting infant and child mental health can be both extremely rewarding and challenging for practitioners working with families.

Findings from Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health, 2013–21