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In their words: The power of Early Childhood Hubs
In their words: The power of Early Childhood Hubs
  • Publication
In their words: The power of Early Childhood Hubs

A research report sharing insights from families, practitioners and service leaders on how Early Childhood Hubs help families thrive.

  • Early Years
ECEC Plus: A model to embed equity in the Early Childhood Education and Care system
ECEC Plus: A model to embed equity in the Early Childhood Education and Care system
  • Publication
ECEC Plus: A model to embed equity in the Early Childhood Education and Care system

This paper discusses a potential model of enhanced ECEC (ECEC Plus) designed to support children and families who face early childhood disadvantage.

  • Early Years
Family finds safety and belonging at Child and Family Hub
  • News
Family finds safety and belonging at Child and Family Hub

Mandy and her family find community and a place of safety at Taree’s First Steps Count centre, a Child and Family Hub which helps families navigate the services they need.

  • Early Years
Annual Review 2024-2025
Annual Review 2024-2025
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Annual Review 2024-2025

Read about our year of innovation and impact. Find out how the team at SVA is leading the charge on systems change in Australia.

New national initiative to make Australian workplaces fairer
  • News
New national initiative to make Australian workplaces fairer

Fair Chance Initiative is a national effort to change this narrative– creating workplaces where everyone has a chance to thrive, regardless of family background.

  • Employment
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa – Walking the talk
Large group of approximately 50-60 First Nation community members gathered outdoors in an landscape with red sand and sparse vegetation. Many wear bright orange shirts, arranged in multiple rows for a group photo.
  • Case studies
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa – Walking the talk

The Walking the Talk report calls for a shift in how government works – from control to partnership, and from program delivery to shared purpose and accountability.

  • First Nations
Walking the talk on Closing the Gap
Indigenous man and non-Indigenous man walking together and talking in desert country
  • Quarterly article
Walking the talk on Closing the Gap Systems change, Collaboration, Advocacy

Martu organisation, KJ shows there are ways to Close the Gap: one where Indigenous culture leads, community development guides, and partnerships sustain the work.

  • First Nations
From vision to viability: Funding requirements for effective Early Childhood Hubs
From vision to viability: Funding requirements for effective Early Childhood Hubs
  • Publication
From vision to viability: Funding requirements for effective Early Childhood Hubs

This report explores viable models and cost structures for Early Childhood Hubs that meet the needs of families and communities, while ensuring economic sustainability.

  • Early Years
Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Quality and Safety of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care System
Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Quality and Safety of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care System
  • Publication
Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Quality and Safety of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care System

SVA’s submission to the Senate Inquiry into the safety and quality of early childhood education and care focuses on practical solutions drawn from our expertise in the early years.

  • Charities and social sector
  • Early Years