Evidence Hub
Discover evidence-based tools, programs, and research findings to support child health outcomes
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From evidence synthesis to practical tools: Next-user needs for an implementation-ready evidence base to prevent obesity in young children
Summary of how next-users in early childhood systems make decisions and what evidence and tools they need for implementation-ready obesity prevention and healthy behaviour programs.
Parent/caregiver preferences for early childhood health behaviour program elements: a discrete choice experiment
Summary of caregiver preferences for program elements supporting child health behaviours in children aged 0-5 years using a discrete choice experiment.
The Toddler Dietary Questionnaire (TDQ)
Caregiver-completed 19-item food-group questionnaire to identify poor dietary intake and dietary risk in toddlers aged 12-36 months.
Short Food Survey (SFS)
Caregiver-completed 38-item survey measuring recent dietary intake in children aged 4-11 years to compare compliance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
Preschooler Dietary Questionnaire (PDQ)
Caregiver-completed 19-item food-group questionnaire to identify dietary risk in preschoolers aged 3–5 years.
Child Dietary Questionnaire (CDQ)
Caregiver-completed questionnaire assessing dietary patterns in preschool-aged children (2-5 years) across core and discretionary food groups.
The EPOCH Dietary Questionnaire
Caregiver-completed dietary questionnaire assessing foods and beverages for children aged 6–12 months, 1–2.9 years, and 3–5 years.
Nurturing Our Mob: Culturally Tailored Family Support
Targeted program designed with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, addressing infant nutrition and cultural wellbeing.
Program & Service Building Tool
A comprehensive resource to guide the design and implementation of evidence-informed child health programs and services.
Early Childhood Intervention Costing Calculator
An interactive online tool to estimate the costs associated with implementing various early childhood intervention programs.
Case Study: INFANT Scale Up
A practical case study describing how the INFANT program was scaled across services, including implementation approach, key enablers, and lessons for broader adoption.
Case Study: Implementing a Telehealth Program for Rural Families
A detailed case study on the successful implementation of a telehealth program providing early intervention services to families in remote Australian regions.
Child Health Program Evaluation Toolkit
A comprehensive toolkit designed to assist public health practitioners in evaluating child health intervention programs.
Healthy Start: Community-Based Nutrition Initiative
A community-led initiative promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity for families with infants and toddlers.
Impact of Early Childhood Education on Cognitive Development
A comprehensive summary of evidence on the long-term impact of early childhood education programs on cognitive development in preschoolers.
Sleep Well: Infant Sleep Intervention
An evidence-based intervention to improve sleep patterns in infants aged 0-12 months.
Healthy Eating for Toddlers Program
A comprehensive program designed to promote healthy eating habits in toddlers aged 1-3 years.
Active Play Toolkit for Preschoolers
A comprehensive toolkit for promoting physical activity in preschool-aged children (3-5 years).
NOURISH
Group parenting program focused on parenting practices related to feeding, delivered through fortnightly sessions for mothers/primary carers at child health clinics.