Family Matters article Dec 2012
Digital natives?
This paper discusses the effects of access, context and time "exposed" to different media (including reading) on the child's language skills at different stages of their development.
Family Matters article Dec 2012
This paper discusses the effects of access, context and time "exposed" to different media (including reading) on the child's language skills at different stages of their development.
Practice guide Nov 2013
Information on how to disseminate evaluation findings to the broader service sector, including tips for writing and publishing an evaluation report
Practice guide Dec 2013
Reviews the evidence on the functioning and effectiveness of various diversionary programs to assess what works and what doesn't.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
The first aim of this paper is to establish whether and how the number of young children people have and the age of their youngest child are associated with the quantity and quality of their sleep.
Practice guide Nov 2014
This resource sheet reviews past and current programs, research and strategies for the prevention and treatment of ear disease in Indigenous children.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article on early childhood poverty and adult achievement
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article on a comparative perspective between Australian and American children
Practice guide Oct 2014
Identifies what works, what doesn't, and the gaps in the research evidence.
Policy and practice paper Jan 2014
An overview of the possible effects and adverse consequences of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
Short article Jul 2017
A recent review suggests that early parenting interventions improve parental responsiveness and prevent infant sleep problems.