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Stronger communities, safer children

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The effect of trauma on the brain development of children

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Protecting Australia's Children: Research and Evaluation Register, 2011-2015

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The public health approach to preventing child maltreatment

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Expert Panel Project: The Industry List is now available

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Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) is an information exchange for practitioners, policy makers, service providers and researchers working with children, families and communities. CFCA is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services.

Recent publications

The economic costs of child abuse and neglect

The economic costs of child abuse and neglect

CFCA Resource Sheet— Sep 2016

An overview of the economic costs of child abuse and neglect to the departments responsible for child protection services in Australia

Stronger communities, safer children

Stronger communities, safer children

CFCA Resource Sheet— Aug 2016

Findings from a number of research reports relevant to the theme of National Child Protection Week 2016: “Stronger Communities, Safer Children”.

Supporting recovery in families affected by parental mental illness

Supporting recovery in families affected by parental mental illness

CFCA Practitioner Resource— Aug 2016

Outlines ways in which practitioners can support healing and recovery in families affected by parental mental illness

Recent short articles

Join the Conversation - How can child welfare and youth-serving organisations keep children safe?

Join the Conversation - How can child welfare and youth-serving organisations keep children safe?

15 September 2016

Understanding the challenges for South Australian Aboriginal families and children: What can child death reviews contribute?

Understanding the challenges for South Australian Aboriginal families and children: What can child death reviews contribute?

9 September 2016

How can the Industry List help? A service provider’s experience

How can the Industry List help? A service provider’s experience

25 August 2016

Latest news

Report - Australia's health 2016

20 September 2016

Report - Young Minds Matter: The second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

20 September 2016

Report - Permanency planning in child protection: a review of current concepts and available data 2016

20 September 2016

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