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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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LGBTIQA+ glossary of common terms

CFCA Resource Sheet— Feb 2022

A glossary of common terms used within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): An update on policy and practice in Australia

CFCA Paper— Feb 2022

This paper outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia.

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Inclusive communication with LGBTIQ+ clients

Evidence to Practice guide— Feb 2022

This guide outlines why inclusive communication matters and what works to ensure inclusive communication.

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Supporting children with neurodiversity

CFCA Paper— Jan 2022

This paper gives principles and strategies for practitioners supporting children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.

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Recent short articles

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Needs and impact survey insights

12 April 2022
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Family-inclusive approaches when working with young people accessing mental health support

1 April 2022

Informal supports to maximise health and wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ clients

28 February 2022
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Latest news

Western Australia to increase range of professions who are mandatory reporters

5 May 2022

The wisdom of women and workers: Practice considerations for designing assertive outreach services for women experiencing homelessness

5 May 2022

Australian Community Sector Survey 2022: Australia's community sector through the delta outbreak

27 April 2022
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