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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

Helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents

Helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents

CFCA Resource Sheet— Sep 2017

A list of national and state/territory helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents

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Prevention of child abuse and neglect

CFCA Resource Sheet— Sep 2017

Findings from the latest research on activities and strategies to prevent child abuse and neglect

Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect

Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect

CFCA Resource Sheet— Sep 2017

Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities

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Recent short articles

The transition from out-of-home care and offending behaviours

18 September 2017
Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionally

Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionally

6 September 2017

Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia

5 September 2017
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Latest news

Event - South Australian Network of Drug and Alcohol Services Forum

22 September 2017

Report - Reporting the health and development of children in rural and remote Australia

22 September 2017

Report - The state of early learning in Australia 2017

22 September 2017
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Our Next Event

Children with disability: Inclusive practice and child-safe organisations

Webinar
12 October 2017 13:30 to 14:30

This webinar will focus on developing practical strategies to create safe and inclusive environments for children with disability.

Children with disability: Inclusive practice and child-safe organisations
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