Publications

The research arm of RSTO aims to uncover and share evidence-based strategies to address inequitable health outcomes faced by many children and families.

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  • RSTO Publications 2
    Journal article Jan 2021

    Effects of sustained nurse home visiting programs for disadvantaged mothers and children

    This study systematically reviewed the available literature on sustained nurse home visiting programs. The findings will support policymakers and practitioners in making evidence-informed decisions about which programs are best suited to addressing specific maternal and child outcomes for families experiencing disadvantage.

    Molloy, C., Beatson, R., Harrop, C., Perini, N., & Goldfeld, S. (2021). Systematic review: Effects of sustained nurse home visiting programs for disadvantaged mothers and children. Journal of advanced nursing, 77(1), 147–161.https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14576

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14576
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    Journal article Oct 2019

    Potential of ‘stacking’ early childhood interventions to reduce inequities in learning outcomes

    Using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, this study investigated the effect of five evidence-based services from 0-5 years on children's reading at 8-9 years.

    Molloy, C., O'Connor, M., Guo, S., Lin, C., Harrop, C., Perini, N., & Goldfeld, S. (2019). Potential of 'stacking' early childhood interventions to reduce inequities in learning outcomes. J Epidemiol Community Health, 73(12), 1078-1086.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2019-212282
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  • Health Justice Partnership Policy Brief
    Report Jun 2019

    (Technical report) Parenting programs for child behavioural problems: An evidence based review indicators to assess quality, quantity and participation.

  • Health Justice Partnership Policy Brief (1)
    Research snapshot Jun 2019

    Parenting programs for child behavioural problems: An evidence based review indicators to assess quality, quantity and participation.

Restacking the Odds is a collaboration between the Centre for Community Child Health at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Bain & Company and Social Ventures Australia.

RSTO is supported by the Minderoo Foundation and Paul Ramsay Foundation.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.