— Core Research Areas
Five Critical Australian Contexts
Each context presents unique challenges and opportunities for early childhood education. Explore our in-depth analyses, evidence-informed practices, and community partnership resources.
Economic Context
Cultural & Diversity
Social Contexts
Poverty, Housing Stress and Financial Hardship.
First Nations, Immigrant and Refugee Families.
Isolation, Divorce and Out-of-Home Care.
Health & Wellbeing
Parental Mental Illness, Substance Use, Trauma, Grief and Abuse.
Crisis & Emergency
Climate Change, Natural Disasters, Family Violence and Displacement.