Sector Insights papers

Our Analysis, Insights and Reporting team prepares in-depth insights papers each month. The purpose is to embed the insights discovered across the work of the Commission and to share findings with relevant stakeholders. 

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in May 2025 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics in this report includes the Human Rights Watch report into removals of Aboriginal children from families in Western Australia, domestic violence, foster carers, First Nations care leavers, university experiences of care leavers, the Queensland Ombudsman investigation into Department of Education safeguarding practices for students with disabilities and the AIFS report on the efficacy of parenting programs to prevent and reduce child maltreatment.

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in April 2025 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics in this report includes the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare updated youth justice report, mortality rates, age of criminal responsibility in Western Australia, growth and empowerment tool, culturally responsive clinical supervision, cultural connections and public perceptions of child protection.

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in March 2025 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics in this report includes the Senate interim report from the inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system, mental health outcomes, new AIWH data on First Nations children in child protection, youth participation, substance abuse, residential care, parenting programs, placement breakdowns and perceptions of permanency.

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in February 2025 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics in this report include disclosure of sexual abuse, repeated recidivism, early parenthood, youth reoffending and parental incarceration.

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in January 2025 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics in this report youth detention, mental health and childhood maltreatment, out-of-home care and self placement.

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in November 2024 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics in this report include youth justice and the child protection system, ambulance attendance, child support, coercive control, pornography, prenatal deaths, climate change and more.

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in October 2024 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics discuss nicotine use in young people, the 2024 Foodbank Hunger report, residential care and 'self-placing', youth justice, early childhood education and care, eSafety and more.

This Insights Paper features a summary of Australian research, analysis and updates released in September 2024 about child and family wellbeing. 

Topics discuss youth justice, overrepresentation in incarceration, youth detention, play and child wellbeing, social media, NAPLAN performance and button batteries.

Last updated
17 February 2025