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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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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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Ethics in evaluation

Expert Panel Project resource— Jul 2021

This document outlines the ethical issues that should be considered in any evaluation and when it is likely to need a formal review by an HREC.

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Alcohol-related harm in families and alcohol consumption during COVID-19

CFCA Paper— Jul 2021

This paper explores alcohol-related harm, alcohol use during early COVID-19, and a harm-minimisation approach when working with affected clients.

Working from Home Late at Night: Hands of an Anonymous Woman Sitting in her Home Office and Using her Laptop Computer

Evaluation design

Expert Panel Project resource— Jun 2021

This resource gives a quick overview of some of the main evaluation designs used for outcomes evaluations or impact evaluations.

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Recent short articles

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Too much time on screens? Screen time effects and guidelines for children and young people

5 August 2021
Children's hands holding seashells

The multiple meanings of permanency

4 August 2021
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Listening to children and young people’s voices about safety in organisations

25 June 2021
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Latest news

Developing holistic integrated early learning services for young children and families experiencing socio-economic vulnerability: Implications for integrated child and family services

29 July 2021

Law enforcement capabilities in relation to child exploitation: Submissions invited

27 July 2021

Does your organisation deliver any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing programs that respond to family violence and/or sexual assault?

27 July 2021
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