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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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    Collective impact: evidence and implications for practice

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    AIFS study on services for young people with sexually abusive behaviours

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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.

Recent publications

Online safety

CFCA Resource Sheet— Apr 2018

An overview of online safety for parents, including useful resources and practical tips for monitoring and protecting children online

Program planning and evaluation guide

Program planning and evaluation guide— Mar 2018

The aim of this guide is to help community sector organisations plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-informed programs.

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Australian child protection legislation

CFCA Resource Sheet— Mar 2018

A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia

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

CFCA Paper— Feb 2018

This paper provides a national overview and comparison of cross-agency responses to severe child abuse.

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Recent short articles

Managing resistance to gender equality for policy and practice

17 April 2018
Certifying mediation: A study of section 60I certificates

Certifying mediation: A study of section 60I certificates

10 April 2018

Introducing the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health: A focus for all health and welfare practitioners

4 April 2018
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Latest news

Conference – Complexity & Evaluation: Approaches for evaluating systems change

19 April 2018

Conference – Gambling Harm Conference

19 April 2018

Event – Domestic and family violence symposium

19 April 2018
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Our next event

Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity: Emerging evidence and implications for practice

Webinar
02 May 2018 13:00 to 14:00

This webinar will outline emerging evidence on the impact of early adversity on children’s development and implications for practice.

Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity
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