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Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) is AIFS’ information hub for evidence, resources and support for professionals working in the child, family and community welfare sector.

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Child protection and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

CFCA Resource Sheet— Jan 2020

A snapshot of the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care during 2016–2017

Australian legal definitions: When is a child in need of protection?

Australian legal definitions: When is a child in need of protection?

CFCA Resource Sheet— Dec 2019

An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"

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LGBTIQA+ communities

CFCA Resource Sheet— Nov 2019

A glossary of common terms used within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities

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CFCA in 2019: A year in review

18 December 2019
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All ages play: Intergenerational playgroups in residential aged care

3 December 2019
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Is time-out appropriate and effective for children with trauma histories?

26 November 2019
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Latest news

The views of children and young people in out-of-home care in NSW: Results from the 2018 NSW Out-of-Home Care and Residential Care Surveys

16 January 2020

An audit of intake screening and assessment tools used in the family and relationship services sector: Summary report

16 January 2020

Timely decision making and outcomes for children in out-of-home care: A quick scoping review

16 January 2020
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