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February 2025
Bringing disciplines together to close the equity gap
In the first edition of the Centre's newsletter for 2025, it’s exciting to see such diverse, innovative and passionate work across the Centre.
Recently, I participated in a discussion on Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care, the latest in the OECD's Starting Strong series, and was reminded of the power of lateral thinking and working creatively. In the associated brochure, I highlighted the importance of bringing together different perspectives (child, parent/carer, community, government) to the global challenge of addressing inequities in early childhood development. This newsletter celebrates exactly that, showcasing our initiatives and resources that drive evidence-informed action for equitable outcomes - and trying to give a voice to all perspectives.
This edition features:
- A new article from the Education & Learning team on deep listening in practice
- The latest evidence from Restacking the Odds about how school leadership can effectively improve early education services
- A new resource guide bringing together the Centre's work to support those working in and with place-based initiatives
- The value of incorporating the voice of families through the Australian Childhood Deafness Research Community Advisory Group.
Thank you for joining us for another year as we work towards seeing every child thrive.
Warm regards
Prof Sharon Goldfeld AM
Director, Centre for Community Child Health
Can we restack the odds for the world’s children?
Prof Sharon Goldfeld joins international authors in contributing to a new OECD publication focusing on action required for better early years policies for children and families. Read more
The time to close the equity gap is now
In their latest paper, the Changing Children's Chances team look beyond the silver bullet for the path to close the equity gap for children within a generation. Read more
New research snapshots
Restacking the Odds' snapshots look at improving early education and supporting data-based decision making in place-based initiatives.
Access the RSTO resource library
Childhood deafness research attracts international interest
We're raising the profile of Australia's work for equitable care and outcomes in deaf and hard of hearing children. Read more
Supporting place-based approaches
This collection of resources support those working in and with place-based initiatives with data use, community-led change and solutions to address early years system challenges. Access the resources
Reimagining mental health education in schools
The Decode Mental Health and Wellbeing Program uses social media-inspired content and peer storytelling to make
complex mental health topics accessible and relevant for students in years 5-8.
Read more
Hubs featured in the Future Healthy Countdown
Discover how Child and Family Hubs allow children to participate in early intervention
care services in a safe, tailored and non-stigmatised way.
Read the paper
Community Advisory Group
The Australian Childhood Deafness Research Community Advisory Group is the first of its kind in Australia. Read more
Bringing the elements together
The National Child and Family Hubs Network joined ARACY and Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership to launch the Child and Family Hubs Framework.
Watch the recording
Are we listening to speak or listening to understand?
The third article in the Reflections on Relational Practice blog series shares ideas to help practitioners think deeply about the skills and qualities involved in deep listening. Read more
Child development guidance
The Raising Children Network's latest campaign helps guide parents along the child development journey. Watch the animation
Progressing “Positive Epidemiology”: A Cross-national Analysis of Adolescents’ Positive Mental Health and Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Jan. 2025, Epidemiology.
Socio-economic disparities in the psychosocial and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people in Australia.
Dec. 2024, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Neighborhood ‘double disadvantage’ and child development in inner city and growth areas.
Dec. 2024, Wellbeing, Space and Society.
Identifying Service, Research and Policy priorities for preventing the impacts of family adversity on children's mental health. Oct. 2024, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
NHMRC grants fund brain stimulation for tinnitus, and novel otitis media treatments
Hearing Practitioner Australia
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