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  Growing Up in Australia Snapshot Series – Issue 15 | April 2026 The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)

We are pleased to launch Strengthening Child Safeguarding in Early Childhood—a professional learning series designed to support educators and service leaders

  Final Report No. 459 Date Published: 29 Apr 2026 Authors: Catherine Robinson Carmel Hobbs Deb Batterham Joel McGregor Wendy Stone What this research is about This

Victoria’s homes weren’t built for a changing climate. Increasing temperatures and more frequent climate-driven disasters, coupled with barriers to ensuring

The Victorian Government is working towards a future where every person is safe, respected and free from violence. To guide

Led by respected researcher Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon, it draws on interviews with 53 South Australian children and young people aged

The National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 recognises children and young people as victims of gender-based

New research has revealed young people experiencing family, domestic and intimate partner violence are consistently falling through the gaps of

Get Active Kids Program is helping families with $200 vouchers so their children can get active and play the sports

  In partnership with Nunkuwarrin Yunti and developed together with parents, Emerging Minds has released a new two-in-one guide created

There is some evidence that Australian youth are increasingly facing mental health challenges, with the rate of psychological distress experienced

The term ‘mental health literacy’ refers to knowledge and beliefs about mental health problems that aid their recognition, management or

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YouthNav are celebrating turning one! In its first year, YouthNav has provided thousands of young Victorian’s with reliable information that

National Child Protection Week 2025 Webinars- NAPCAN- Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect Don’t miss out on this year’s amazing lineup

    Another round of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program is opening next month. Eligible families with health care