Publications
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Journal article May 2026Clearer signals, earlier action: Using data to make better decisions for children
This paper shows how the early years sector can use the data we already gather to better understand who's missing out, what's working and where to focus.
O'Connor, E., McCann, J., Hilton, O., Gray, S., Fischer, A., Millar, L., & Goldfeld, S. (2026). Clearer signals, earlier action: Using data to make better decisions for children. Children Australia, 48(1), 3087.
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Research snapshot Nov 2025Increasing access to parenting programs
Increasing access to high-quality parenting programs is a powerful way to support child development and parent wellbeing.
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Research snapshot Oct 2025Supporting data-informed decision making in Early Childhood Education and Care
Timely data enables ECEC services to make informed decisions and drive equitable outcomes for children and families.
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Journal article Oct 2025Parenting program participation: A mixed methods study of barriers and facilitators in three Australian communities
Using a mixed methods study design, this study investigated the barriers and facilitators to participation in parenting programs among three Australian communities.
Molloy, C., Beatson, R., Fehlberg, Z., Macmillan, C., Harrop, C., Perini, N., & Goldfeld, S. (2025). Parenting program participation: A mixed methods study of barriers and facilitators in three Australian communities. Children and Youth Services Review.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108610
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Research snapshot Aug 2025Ensuring the early childhood workforce has timely data
When early childhood services have the information they need, they can make informed decisions and champion innovation to close equity gaps.
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Research snapshot Aug 2025Using the right data to guide early childhood services
Timely data on quality, quantity and participation play a key role in creating more equitable early years services for children and families.
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Research snapshot Dec 2024Improving early education: evidence for what works
School leaders need to know where they should focus improvement efforts and which strategies have positive effects on student outcomes.
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Research snapshot Dec 2024Supporting data-based decision making in place-based initiatives
Place-based initiatives can drive more equitable outcomes for children and families by collecting and using consistent lead indicators for early years services.
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Restacking the Odds is a national initiative led by the Centre for Community Child Health at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, in collaboration with Bain & Company and Social Ventures Australia.
RSTO is supported by the Minderoo Foundation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.