Elder abuse: Key issues and emerging evidence
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.
Disability and carers
NDIS resources for the child and family system workforce in Victoria
Resources— 9 May 2019
This set of online resources aim to help workers engage effectively with the NDIS in Victoria.
Support needs of siblings of children with disability
Short article— 17 April 2019
This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.
Australian Social Policy Conference
Conference— 26 March 2019
Event dates: 9–11 September 2019, Kensington, NSW.
Harnessing the power of client experience: The collection and use of client feedback in the social sector
Resources— 7 March 2019
This resource looks at how to obtain and use feedback from clients in the social services sector.
Barriers and exclusions: The support needs of newly arrived refugees with a disability
Report— 28 February 2019
This report highlights the service issues facing refugees with disabilities in Australia.
Report – How is the disability sector faring?
News— 28 February 2019
This report looks into the state of the disability sector in Australia.
Report – Vulnerable children in a digital world (UK)
News— 26 February 2019
This report highlights the online risks facing different groups of vulnerable children.
Report – Profile of children and young people in WA
News— 21 February 2019
This report provides a snapshot of key statistics relating to children and young people in Western Australia.
Report – Understanding the social and emotional needs of carers
News— 14 February 2019
This report investigates the wellbeing of carers and how they can best be supported.
