To have and to have not: Measuring child deprivation and opportunity in Australia

ARACY has produced To have and to have not: Measuring child deprivation and opportunity in Australia which examines the extent to which children are having their needs met in five key and interlocking areas, which The Nest shows are central to a child’s wellbeing.  The report uses the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) to assess these interlocking areas by selecting up […]

In Their Words: ACT Schools Share Their Parent Engagement Practice

This paper explores evidence-based approaches to supporting students with complex needs and challenging behaviour, highlighting the critical role of family engagement and school–family partnerships in improving student wellbeing and educational outcomes. The report of the Expert Panel on Students With Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour, also referred to as the Shaddock Report, recommends that schools […]