<p>Tim is joined by esteemed paediatrician and researcher, Professor Sharon Goldfeld, for a conversation which spans a reimagining of Australian schools to address inequities, to integrating health and education, and fostering community-centred approaches. Tim and Professor Goldfeld also talk innovative strategies and principles for creating more equitable, child-focused educational systems.</p><p><br /></p><p>Professor Goldfeld shared the importance of the Australian Early Development Census and the implications of its most recent results — check out a webinar Sharon hosted unpacking these results <a href="https://www.ccch.org.au/resource-hub/webinars/understanding-the-2024-aedc-results-where-to-next/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The <a href="https://www.ccch.org.au/resource-hub/issues-paper/reinventing-australian-schools-for-the-better-wellbeing-health-and-learning-of-every-child/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Reinventing Australian Schools</a> white paper by University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, which provides principles for placing the whole-child at the centre of our schools and education system. </p><p><br /></p><p>Check out the work of the Child and Family Hubs Network and the evidence-base behind this model of support through their recent report<em> 'Child and family hubs: an important ‘front door’ for equitable support for families across Australia'  </em><a href="https://www.childandfamilyhubs.org.au/media/lrjl1ti4/nat-network-paper-feb-2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a><em>.</em></p><p><br /></p><p>The <a href="https://www.ccch.org.au/our-work/project/getting-it-right-from-the-start/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Getting it Right from the Start</a> initiative looks at the evidence-based interventions and approaches for enabling equitable learning opportunities for all students. </p>