LGBTIQA+ communities: Glossary of common terms
CFCA Resource Sheet— November 2019
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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Supported playgroups for parents and children: The evidence for their benefits
Joanne Commerford and Elly Robinson
CFCA Paper No. 40 — May 2016
This paper defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children
Images of children and young people online
CFCA Resource Sheet— April 2015
An overview of the issues involved when displaying images of children and young people online, including privacy laws, consent and safety
Supporting children living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Practice principles
Sara McLean, Stewart McDougall and Vicki Russell
CFCA Practitioner Resource— December 2014
An overview of the consequences of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and some principles for supporting children and families affected
Fly-in fly-out workforce practices in Australia: The effects on children and family relationships
Veronica Meredith, Penelope Rush and Elly Robinson
CFCA Paper No. 19 — February 2014
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
Using technology in service delivery to families, children and young people
Ken Knight and Cathryn Hunter
CFCA Paper No. 17 — October 2013
An overview of the innovative use of technology in service delivery for organisations working with families, children and young people.
Parent-skills training in intensive home-based family support programs
Marie Iannos and Greg Antcliff
CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2013
A brief overview of the evidence-based principles of parent-skills training
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.
Issues for the safety and wellbeing of children in families with multiple and complex problems: The co-occurrence of domestic violence, parental substance misuse, and mental health problems
Leah Bromfield, Alister Lamont, Robyn Parker and Briony Horsfall
NCPC Issues No. 33 — December 2010
The co-occurrence of domestic violence, parental substance misuse, and mental health problems
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.
