Report – Managing rehabilitation services in youth detention (Vic)
News— 9 August 2018
This report examines how well rehabilitation services are meeting the needs of children and young people in the youth detention system.
Early and middle childhood
Report – Australia's mothers and babies 2016: In brief
News— 6 August 2018
This report presents key statistics and trends on Australian mothers and their babies.
Diagnosing children with mental health difficulties: Benefits, risks and complexities
Webinar— 02 Aug 2018
This webinar explored some of the complexities involved when psychiatric labels are applied to children.
Join the conversation – Diagnosing children with mental health difficulties: Benefits, risks and complexities
Short article— 2 August 2018
This webinar explored some of the complexities involved when psychiatric labels are applied to children.
Resource – PEP Talks: Keeping children safe
News— 31 July 2018
This resource aims to assist parents to support children with disability to feel and be safe, including when being cared for by others.
Young people involved in child protection and youth justice systems
Short article— 24 July 2018
We compiled recent resources and short articles that explore the intersection between the child protection and youth justice systems in Australia.
Report – Trauma and young people: Moving toward trauma-informed services and systems
News— 12 July 2018
This report argues that the mental health system lacks the capability and capacity to respond to the needs of young people affected by trauma.
Report – Place-based collective impact: An Australian response to childhood vulnerability
News— 12 July 2018
This report describes a place-based collective impact approach to addressing childhood vulnerability in disadvantaged communities.
Event – Changing lives, changing communities
News— 11 July 2018
Event dates: 7–8 August 2018, Rockhampton, Qld.
Diagnosis in child mental health: Exploring the benefits, risks and alternatives
CFCA Paper No. 48 — July 2018
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
