Research and Evidence

Understanding best practice needed to support integrated children's services requires research and investigation into evidence based practices. This area provides current information on best practice approaches to the establishment and operation of multi-agency collaboration and partnerships in children's services.

Evaluation of Victorian Children's Centres - Literature Review - provides information on best practice models both nationally and internationally related to the development of integrated children’s hubs. Issues covered include governance arrangements, improved access, social and community issues, and identifies barriers and enablers which impact on service delivery.