The launch of Wave 1 data and the first Annual Report by the Minister for Family and Community Services, the Hon. Kay Patterson, highlights from Wave 1 data, between waves contact with respondents via mailback questionnaires, and some forthcoming publications are covered in this newsletter.

Contains news on the release of the 2008-2009 Annual Report; a wrap up of the 2nd LSAC Research Conference; information about accessing Wave 3 data; changes to Wave 4 home visits; and updates on Wave 3.5 and Wave 5 and beyond.