Child Family Community Australia

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    Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity

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    National Comparison of cross-agency practice in investigating and responding to severe child abuse

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    Problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours in Australian children and young people

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    AIFS study on services for young people with sexually abusive behaviours

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    Expert Panel Project

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.

Recent publications

Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity

CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018

A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.

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Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity

CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018

The focus of this resource is emotional dysregulation; which may put a child at increased risk of social and emotional difficulties over time.

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Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity

CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018

This resource focuses on diminished response to social reward; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of developing depression over time.

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Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity

CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018

A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.

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Recent short articles

Kinship care and family violence

Kinship care and family violence: Experiences, impacts and support

6 June 2018

Creating child-safe organisations: Lessons learned from the Royal Commission

29 May 2018
Long-term outcomes of adults who were abused or neglected as children in care during the 20th century

Long-term outcomes of adults who were abused or neglected as children in care during the 20th century

16 May 2018
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Latest news

Resources – Ageing without fear: Elder abuse as family violence discussion papers

15 June 2018

Report – Saving lives. Saving money: The case for better investment in Victorian mental health

15 June 2018

News – Australian Government response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

14 June 2018
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Our next event

Responding to disclosures of child abuse and neglect

Webinar
20 June 2018 13:00 to 14:00

This webinar will provide an overview of recent research on how to support and respond to children's disclosures of abuse and neglect.

Responding to disclosures of child abuse and neglect
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