Annual State of Victoria’s Children reports provide a comprehensive picture of the health, wellbeing, learning, safety and development of Victoria’s children and young people. See:
2013-14 Report
The State of Victoria’s Children 2013-14 report presents a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence of vulnerability and resilience in Victorian families, children and young people. For families, children and young people, there are measureable protective and risk factors for resilience and vulnerability. Protective factors enhance their resilience; risk factors generally make them more vulnerable.
The report uses data and evidence from a number of resources to highlight the risk and protective factors at different life stages. It also includes information on the usage of supports and services for vulnerable children and families.
For the full report, see:
The state of Victoria's children 2013-14 (pdf - 6.62mb)
2012 Report
The state of Victoria’s children (2012) focuses on outcomes for Victoria’s young children, from birth up to and including eight years of age. It provides information about the families and communities these children are growing up in as well as the supports and services accessed by them.
The report presents data from a range of sources, new research findings and analysis to paint a picture of young children, their families, communities and the services that provide their learning, development and wellbeing. It summarises these findings in terms of the themes of being healthy, building wellbeing, learning and developing and staying safe.
For the full report, see:
The state of Victoria's children 2012 (pdf - 10.59mb)
For hard copies or a web accessible version, please contact
vcams@edumail.vic.gov.au
2011 Report
The state of Victoria’s children (2011) report presents the first consolidated discussion of outcomes for children, young people and their families living in rural and regional Victoria. It builds on previous reports to enable a more thorough investigation of strengths and challenges in regional Victoria, and provides government and the community with a sound basis for future action.
This report brings together data and evidence from a breadth of robust sources, providing a statistical view on how rural and regional children and young people are faring against key indicators of health, safety, development, learning and wellbeing. It also notes key policies, programs and initiatives already in place to support children, young people and their families across Victoria.
For the full report, see:
The state of Victoria’s children 2011 (pdf - 2.85mb)
For information on individual related regional data, see:
- Summary of Findings Barwon South Western Region(pptx - 12.11mb)
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Summary of Findings Gippsland Region (pptx - 12.03mb)
- Summary of Findings Grampians Region(pptx - 13.41mb)
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Summary of Findings Hume Region (pptx - 13.66mb)
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Summary of Findings Loddon Mallee Region (pptx - 21.27mb)
2010 Report
The state of Victoria’s children (2010) presents the first thematic analysis of how children and young people in Victoria are faring. It continues to draw on the Victorian child and adolescent outcomes framework, incorporating the domains of health, wellbeing, learning, safety and development, as well as outcomes at the family and community level. Furthermore, it builds upon previous reports to provide a more in-depth look at issues that warrant further investigation, providing a more detailed analysis as well as an initial exploration of associated risk and protective factors. Key government initiatives are also noted throughout the report.
For the full report, see:
The state of Victoria’s children 2010 (pdf - 25.6mb) or
To see the report in sections:
2009 Report
The state of Victoria’s children (2009) reports on how Aboriginal children and young people aged 0 up to 18 years are faring against the whole-of-government government outcomes framework, focusing on their health, wellbeing, learning, safety and development. It provides a systematic review of the evidence, allowing the Government to shape policy and programs and to identify where additional action may be required to improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal Victorians.
For the full report, see:
The state of Victoria’s children 2009 (pdf - 15.35mb) or
To see the report in sections:
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