Since the completion of the first nationwide Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) data collection in 2009, communities across Queensland have been using their data to inform planning and delivery of supports, services and initiatives which aim to improve outcomes for children and families.
Queensland community stories have been developed to explore actions taken in communities that have experienced a consistent decline in developmental vulnerability over the past decade. This has presented an opportunity to identify common themes across these communities.
Using AEDC data to support children’s development
Discover how schools, community organisations and early childhood use AEDC data to shape programs, build on children’s needs and strengths, and support positive transitions to school.
Learn more about the impact being made across the state:
Watch the following videos to hear directly from communities that are using the AEDC to support improvement initiatives. Through their experiences and ideas, practical examples are shared about how AEDC data can inform planning, strengthen partnerships, and guide actions that respond to local priorities.