Resource hub

Here you’ll find a collection of our evidence-based publications and resources to support your work with children and families.

 

Having material basics is basic
Issues paper

Having material basics is basic

Material basics are essential for our health and wellbeing. This paper from Prof Sharon Goldfeld, Dr Anna Price, and Fadwa Al‐Yaman is the third in VicHealth's 2023 Future Healthy Countdown series.

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New foundations for learning in Australia
Issues paper

New foundations for learning in Australia

Co-authored by Prof Sharon Goldfeld AM, this paper from VicHealth's 2023 Future Healthy Countdown series maps what is required to address educational and health inequities in the Australian education system.

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Reinventing Australian Schools  for the better wellbeing, health and learning of every child
Policy brief

Reinventing Australian Schools for the better wellbeing, health and learning of every child

This discussion paper outlines five key principles to improve the wellbeing, health and learning outcomes of every child in every community.

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Reducing Inequities in Children's Mental Health
Research snapshot

Reducing Inequities in Children's Mental Health

Children experiencing disadvantage have up to three times higher rates of poor mental health. Explore how inequities in children's mental health could be reduced.

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Reducing Inequities in Children's Reading Skills
Research snapshot

Reducing Inequities in Children's Reading Skills

By improving reading skills among children experiencing disadvantage, we can create substantial and lifelong benefits for children, families and society.

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Addressing Disadvantage to Optimise Children's Development in Australia
Research snapshot

Addressing Disadvantage to Optimise Children's Development in Australia

Learn about patterns in children’s experiences of disadvantage over time, the long-lasting impacts and how we can address this.

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