Brain Building Workforces: The Neuro-informed Policy and Practice Framework

Background Over the last two decades there has been increasing interest in the application of neuroscience and related sciences to inform policy and practice decisions. This has led to the proliferation of publications that refer to ‘neuro-informed’ policy and practice across a range of fields and disciplines. Despite the growing interest in neuro-informed policy and […]
Childhood Builders – Operationalising Resilience Frames and Tools Evidence Review Report

Resilience (broadly defined as the capacity to adapt or recover from the impacts of adverse events) plays a critical role in supporting individuals to thrive and meet their true potential. It features multiple components at the individual, family and community levels, and the capacity of the system itself to adapt to adversity. The Institute for […]
Thriving Kids Brain Builders Initiative Launch
The brain runs everything! To give our kids the best chances to thrive, it’s fundamental that we understand how our brains work and what we can do to create the conditions for children’s brains to grow well from conception and throughout their lives. This short video includes quotes from attendees at the Thriving Queensland Kids […]
Toward a state of brain health, skills and wellbeing: neuro-inspired policy & practice
How could economic, social and other policies and practices be informed by the latest insights from neuroscience? How can we build brains better – from the start of life, and across the life course? How can this contribute to reducing inequity, growing productivity and improving system resilience? For this webinar, we welcomed guest presenter, Harris […]
Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership – Values, Principles & Approach

Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership 1-page outline of our values, operating principles and approach.
Thriving Qld Kids Partnership Charter

If you would like to join the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership on our systems change journey, please fill out and return our Charter to let us know what you’re already doing and what you’d like to contribute. We look forward to hearing from you!
Systems Leadership for Child Wellbeing Project: Stage 1 Synthesis Report

February 2021 Produced by Every Child and Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), Australia Every Child and ANZSOG partnered to work on systems leadership to enhance the wellbeing of children and young people, and our nation’s future productivity, prosperity and equity. The project centred on engaging senior leaders – through surveys, interviews and […]