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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A snapshot of the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care during 2016–2017
Key considerations for those thinking about evaluating the outcomes or impact of a program for Indigenous families and communities
Outlines the contemporary understanding of the Principle, and reviews the barriers at the policy and practice levels that impede its implementation
A review of the literature on Indigenous community-managed programs and organisations, with a focus on what works in these initiatives.
Explores some of the characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to family functioning
A review of research on building safe and supportive families and communities for Indigenous children in Australia.
A review of the current research and literature specific to family violence screening and risk assessment.
In this paper, international and Australian research on children’s wellbeing and the views of young people in care are reviewed
Looks at what kinds of support services were in place to support children in out-of-home care, and what support services were needed
Looks at what type of support carers needed to continue in their caring role, and barriers that made it difficult to provide appropriate care
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.
