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

CFCA Resource Sheet— Aug 2021

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

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What contributes to placement moves in out-of-home care?

CFCA Paper— Aug 2021

This paper presents evidence from a scoping review on the factors that influence the stability of placement moves for children in out-of-home care.

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Data sources in needs assessments

Expert Panel Project resource— Aug 2021

This resource is a guide for those who are planning a needs assessment and want to identify and assess possible data sources.

Physical punishment legislation

CFCA Resource Sheet— Aug 2021

Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children

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Recent short articles

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The digital divide in telepractice service delivery

8 September 2021
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Engagement and completion of therapy following a disclosure of child sexual abuse to authorities

19 August 2021
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What does the evidence tell us about physical punishment of children?

18 August 2021
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Latest news

Strong carers, stronger children - Victorian Carer Strategy: Findings of the home-based carer census

9 September 2021

'For my safety': Experiences of technology-facilitated abuse among women with intellectual disability or cognitive disability

2 September 2021

Review of the NSW Child Safe Standards for Permanent Care: Summary of consultation with the Aboriginal OOHC sector

2 September 2021
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