Inverting the pyramid – Enhancing systems for protecting children

ARACY commissioned the Allen Consulting Group to develop a report based on national and international experience of best practice in organisational change strategies and processes for protecting children, while reducing demand on tertiary child protection services. ARACY anticipates that by advancing preventive strategies, the report will ultimately assist in reducing the incidence of child abuse […]

The wellbeing of young Australians (2008) Technical Report

Childhood is the most critical stage in human development. Research from fields including neuroscience, child development and economics provides evidence of how experiences during childhood and youth can influence a range of outcomes later in life. Understanding how children and young people are developing can help governments and policy makers to identify gaps in the […]

Report card: The wellbeing of young Australians (2008)

Childhood and youth are the periods during which prevention and early intervention programs are most effective. Good data on the situation of children and young people can help governments and policy makers to identify the areas where such programs are most needed, and to anticipate future social, health and economic problems. This Report Card presents […]