Family Matters article Jun 2015
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Children in Australia
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Family Matters article Mar 2016
The Expert Panel project
This article describes the development of a panel of experts commissioned in 2014 by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to help service providers in the family support sector to deliver evidence-based programs and practices, s well as discussing its processes, management, evaluation, and initial projects.
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Family Matters article Apr 2017
The Expert Panel Project
This article reviews progress to date and some of the benefits and challenges faced by a panel of experts commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to help service providers to deliver evidence-based programs and practices in the family support sector.
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Family Matters article Apr 2017
Supported playgroups for parents and children
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
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Family Matters article Apr 2017
Evaluating the outcomes of programs for Indigenous families and communities
This article outlines some issues and common challenges that require careful thought when planning an evaluation of a program targeting Indigenous people.
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Family Matters article May 2018
What promotes social and emotional wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?
This article aims to identify the early childhood factors associated with later social and emotional wellbeing when the child is ready to start school, and to develop a new indicator that could capture a more holistic view of wellbeing.
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Webinar Jun 2020
What will it take for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to live vibrant, joyful lives?
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed SNAICC’s work in policy development and advocacy to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children.
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Webinar Jun 2020
Progressing New Zealand’s Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy in a COVID-19 context
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed how New Zealand's Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy’s framework can guide government policy and service responses for children.
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Webinar Jul 2020
A new early childhood development system for Australia
A Families in Focus webinar. In this webinar, Jay Weatherill discussed the opportunities for system reform in early childhood development post Covid-19.
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Webinar Sep 2020
Why is it important to hear the voices of children and young people in research?
This webinar offered insight into the experience for researchers and participants engaging in research involving children and young people.