Data and community: How Collective Impact initiatives in Australia use data to support action

Two reports released in November 2017 present findings from aligned research projects conducted by ARACY examining the use of community level data in Australia, specifically in the context of Collective Impact initiatives, and also the functioning of governance and collaboration models in Collective Impact. The research underpinning these reports combines a rapid literature review with […]

The First Thousand Days – An evidence paper

The earliest stage of human development — the period from conception to the end of a child’s second year — has become known as the first 1000 days. Due to the significance of this period for future health and developmental outcomes, there has been a growing focus on the first 1000 days by governments, the […]

Better systems, better chances: A review of research and practice for prevention and early intervention

Effective prevention and early intervention is possibly the most promising strategy forchanging the trajectories of children. There is clear evidence that children’s life chances areinfluenced by their families and communities and that they are able to be changed for thebetter. Improving the wellbeing of children, young people and families at population-levelrequires flexible and responsive systems […]