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National Families Week
We are proud to celebrate National Families Week 2026, recognising the vital role families play in supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities across…
Designing family support around evidence
How Australia supports families with young children has important implications for children’s outcomes and longer-term wellbeing.
Positive relationships with parents, peers and schools may…
A sense of school belonging and positive relationships with parents and peers may help reduce suicide risk for young Australians, a new report has found.
Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research…
Children who demonstrate pretend play ability as toddlers have fewer emotional and behavioural difficulties at primary school, according to a University of Sydney…
Wave 11 survey now open
Our Wave 11 survey is open and ready for participants to complete. Find out how to access your survey.
Study using Growing Up in Australia data shows…
This article uses data from the Growing Up in Australia study to examine what impact birth order might have on how children spend their time. Both on their…
Welcome to our refreshed website
We've been working hard to refresh our website to ensure we are meeting the needs of our diverse audiences, and are pleased to introduce a refreshed visual design for…
Website improvements – coming soon
We’re improving our website to make it easier for you to find what you need and enjoy a smoother, more engaging experience.
Flexibility and support enable better academic outcomes for…
Young carers face challenges balancing education and caring, but flexible, inclusive support can help them succeed and improve wellbeing.