Family Matters article Jun 2015
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Children in Australia
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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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Submission Aug 2018
Submission to the National Children's Commissioner, Children’s rights
Findings relevant to progress of obligations under UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Submission Feb 2021
Submission to the draft National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Evidence-based family-centred indicators and measures that could be adopted in Outcomes Frameworks.
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Short article Oct 2016
Victims of circumstance: Disability services in rural and remote areas
What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?
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Short article Nov 2016
Australia is failing to safeguard cultural connections for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care
New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.