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Effects of maltreatment and parental schizophrenia spectrum disorders on early childhood social-emotional functioning: a population record linkage studyChildhood maltreatment and history of parental SSD are associated independently with poor early childhood social-emotional functioning
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Implementing and Evaluating Interventions to Improve School Readiness and Early LiteracyThe implementation of the Pacific early age readiness and learning program has generated significant data, evidence, operational experience, and knowledge
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Birth outcomes and academic achievement in childhood: A population record linkage studyThis study used population-based record linkage to examine the association between early life risk factors and academic achievement.
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School-based intervention to address self-regulation and executive functioning in children attending primary schools in remote Australian Aboriginal communitiesExecutive functioning and self-regulation influence a range of outcomes across the life course including physical and mental health, educational success, and employment
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Findings from the Kids in Communities Study (KiCS): A mixed methods study examining community-level influences on early childhood developmentThere is increasing international interest in place-based approaches to improve early childhood development (ECD) outcomes. The available data and evidence are limited and precludes well informed policy and practice change. Developing the evidence-base for community-level effects on ECD is one way to facilitate more informed and targeted community action.
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Promoting Mental Health in New Zealand: Building Resilience in Teenage ChildrenThere has been concerns about the increasing incidence of youth depression and anxiety, with school teachers seeking out ways to better equip youth with skills to help them deal with daily life. A resilience training programme for youth was implemented in one region of New Zealand.
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Breakfast skipping and cognitive and emotional engagement at school: A cross-sectional population level studyResearch on the consequences of breakfast skipping among students tends to focus on academic outcomes, rather than student wellbeing or engagement at school. This study investigated the association between breakfast skipping and cognitive and emotional aspects of school engagement.
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The early Human Capability Index (eHCI)The Early Human Capability Index is a holistic measure intended to capture early child development across diverse cultures and contexts.
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Community Development Coordinator Role Consultation: Consultation ReportThis report will outline the theory and evidence base for Community Development and Community Engagement, report on consultation activities and findings
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The AEDI: From Research to PolicyHere we summarise some recent research using the AEDI data and show how the Fraser Mustard Centre is using such research to help inform policy-makers.