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From conflict to connection: New program helps Aussie families master screens safely 

With more than seventy per cent of Australian children exposed to harmful online content and screen-related stress on the rise, Triple P’s groundbreaking free program, Triple P Online: Children and Screens, has launched with the commencement of the school holidays, arming parents and carers with proven-to-work strategies against digital dangers while building a generation of healthy, happy kids

Hospital Kindy expands to regional Queensland, bringing early learning to young patients

Pilot trial finds new sustainment strategy shows promise for supporting long-term active play in ECEC services

New Australian research has highlighted the potential of a structured sustainment approach to help early childhood education and care (ECEC) services continue delivering indoor–outdoor free play programs that support children’s physical activity and wellbeing.

Sector insights highlight evidence-based approaches to strengthening early childhood development

New analysis of best practice approaches in early childhood development reinforces the critical role of relationships, cultural safety and high-quality play-based learning in supporting children’s wellbeing across Australian early learning settings. Recent sector commentary has also drawn attention to the evidence guiding high-impact practice.

Family Matters Report 2025 warns urgent investment is needed to keep First Nations children safe and connected

The latest Family Matters Report 2025: Strong, Loved and Full of Potential has highlighted stalled national progress in reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection systems, calling for a significant shift towards prevention and community-led decision-making.