CFCA produces a range of publications. These include CFCA Papers, which offer an objective exploration of how research applies to policy and practice, and are written by or in collaboration with expert researchers and service providers. CFCA Resource Sheets and Practitioner Resources are shorter papers that focus on a specific issue in depth.
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An exploration of strategies to engage and address issues for family members who are continuing to live with domestic violence.
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
This paper aims to provide non-legal professionals in the family law sector with a general outline of the relevant reforms
Examines the importance of listening to the perspectives of young people on their experiences of parental separation.
Articles include: lessons from other sectors in screening for family violence; issues related to past adoption practices; incarcerated mothers
Articles include: communication with young people in a family services setting; investigating gender differences in romantic relationships
Articles include: a commentary on genuine effort in practice; engaging disadvantaged families in child and family services; shariah law and divorce
Articles include shariah law and marriage in Australia, working with families after traumatic events, a whole-of-agency public health approach
Articles include culturally responsive family dispute resolution, children's understandings of post-separation decision making about them
A brief overview of mental health problems and causes, and the impact of mental health problems on family relationships and dynamics.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand.
We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging, and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.
