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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This paper describes the configuration and characteristics of current therapeutic residential care services in Australia.
This paper provides an update on developments in therapeutic residential care and touches on issues that should form the focus of future research.
This paper presents a review of available literature on problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours exhibited in young people.
This paper defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
Reviews recent research findings into couples in long-term relationships (married and de facto) that provide insight into the couple relationship.
A review of research on resilience, and how resilience is defined, measured and used in practice.
Discussion of the factors affecting relationship satisfaction for new parents and the types of programs that can support the transition to parenthood.
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.
