LGBTIQA+ glossary of common terms
CFCA Resource Sheet— February 2022
A glossary of common terms used within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities.
Publications
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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Elder abuse: Key issues and emerging evidence
Adam Dean
CFCA Paper No. 51 — June 2019
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Supported playgroups for parents and children: The evidence for their benefits
Joanne Commerford and Elly Robinson
CFCA Paper No. 40 — May 2016
Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.
Working with Indigenous children, families, and communities: Lessons from practice
Rhys Price-Robertson and Myfanwy McDonald
CAFCA Practice Sheet— March 2011
Summarises lessons learned from services that are working effectively to reduce Indigenous disadvantage in Australia.
Assessing and responding to parenting support needs in disadvantaged families: Lessons from parent education programs
Robyn Parker and Myfanwy McDonald
CAFCA Practice Sheet— November 2010
How to assess and respond to the needs of parents who are seeking support in their parenting role - summary of 3 parenting education programs.
Are disadvantaged families "hard to reach"? Engaging disadvantaged families in child and family services
Myfanwy McDonald
CAFCA Practice Sheet— September 2010
Provides ideas for practitioners and policy-makers about how to increase engagement of hard to reach families in child and family services/programs.
