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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Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
An outline of the challenges child and family services face when collecting data directly from parents and children for evaluation
Summarises lessons learned from services that are working effectively to reduce Indigenous disadvantage in Australia.
The co-occurrence of domestic violence, parental substance misuse, and mental health problems
Young parents face the challenge of meeting not only their own developmental needs at a time of significant growth, but also the needs of their child.
How to assess and respond to the needs of parents who are seeking support in their parenting role - summary of 3 parenting education programs.
A brief overview of mental health problems and causes, and the impact of mental health problems on family relationships and dynamics.
Identifying and using the issues and concerns of CALD families and service providers to make practice, procedure and policy recommendations.
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.
