CPOL research snapshot
Enhancing students oral language and literacy skills.
Research and programs
Children’s mental health – an asset for learning
New study expands our understanding of the early skills that help children to thrive at school.
Strengthening primary care for children
A pilot study shows that a new model of care may help to improve the care of children in the community.
Spotlight on childhood adversity and mental health
The Hon. Julia Gillard AC launched a new research program on childhood adversity and mental health.
Leading local solutions
A community leads local solutions to enable children to thrive.
Changing lives with food and play
Parents and professionals across Australia are teaming up to help children eat healthy food and enjoy active play, with life-changing results.
Children thrive with right@home
Placing nurses in children’s homes from birth until age 2 enhances parenting skills and the home learning environment.
Mental health emergencies
Mental health emergency admissions have tripled in children and young people.
Dads improve language outcomes
When dads read to children at 2 years, language improves at 4 years.
First thousand days
Children develop at an astonishing rate from conception to two: here’s how holistic health can help.