Our work
Making a measurable difference for children and their families
We draw on the evidence of what works to ensure our actions count - and build the evidence where this is lacking. We support children and families who are experiencing challenges today and develop novel solutions to set children up for life.
Explore our programs, projects and case studies.
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Work type
Programs
- Advocacy
- Clinical care and screening
- Knowledge translation and implementation
- Research and evaluation
- Systems impact
- Training and development
Impact areas
- Connected and confident parents
- Education, health and social care working together
- Equitable services
- Healthy child development
- Mental health for life
- Thriving communities
Status

Child and Family eHub
Helping families find the right care to support their child’s emotions and behaviour.
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Children's Wellbeing Continuum
Supporting conversations around children’s wellbeing.
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Classroom Promotion of Oral Language trial
Investigating the impact of teacher-led oral language promotion on child language, literacy and mental health.
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Clinical care and screening
We deliver exceptional paediatric care and services to children with behavioural and developmental concerns, as well as the statewide Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP).
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Driving a world-first national early childhood development census
Using data to tell the story of how Australia's children are faring.
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Getting it Right from the Start
Enabling equitable learning outcomes for all students.
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