Trauma-informed design (TID) is an inventive architectural methodology that integrates trauma responsiveness into the design of shelters and supportive accommodations for children and youths. This method...
In April, 2024, The Valuing Children Initiative launched the End Child Poverty campaign, calling on the Australian Government to legislate an end to child poverty. To understand what was happening for...
Housing is a critical social determinant of children’s health. While individual pathways between housing and health are well evidenced, there has been less attention on the co-occurrence of housing...
In this first year, the Uniting Families Report has uncovered a richness in family types that are raising children and young people. The Uniting Families Report highlights the many variations in experiences of...
U.S. children now have shorter lifespans and less economic mobility than in most peer countries. These poor outcomes result in part from community design factors that reduce physical activity, safety,...
Attracting and retaining a stable supply of effective teachers is critical to the provision of schooling that meets international commitments to equity, excellence, and inclusion. Initiatives targeting...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been shown to be strong predictors of socioeconomic status, risky health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and adverse outcomes. However, less is known about...
Family and domestic violence (FDV) causes considerable disruption to the lives of Australian families. It is the main reason that women and children leave their homes in Australia, and that people seek...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, motels have become increasingly used as sites for emergency accommodation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consequently, children now reside in motel rooms intended for seven day emergency...
This report is the result of the research project Pathways towards Stable Housing for Parents and Children Exiting Residential Services, which was funded by the Housing Agency Research Support Programme. This...