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.
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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

Advocacy
We use evidence to advocate for change to ensure fairer health and wellbeing for Australian children and families.
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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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Knowledge translation and implementation
We co-produce evidence and innovations and put them into action so that children and families directly benefit.
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Research and evaluation
We apply a range of innovative and rigorous research and learning methods to build the evidence on what works and evaluate success.
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Systems impact
We partner with families, communities, and decision-makers to improve the services, systems and policies that affect children and families.
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Training and development
We provide training and capacity building opportunities for professionals and organisations working for and with children and families.
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