Investigating the complex links between maltreatment and youth offending
Short article— 30 August 2017
This article explores what’s known about the complex relationship between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Multiple and complex needs
Practitioners on evidence: Cathie Valentine
Short article— 16 August 2017
Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
Report - The Hard Road: National economic & social impact survey 2017
News— 31 May 2017
This report from the Salvation Army finds that food security, mental health, and financial difficulties are daily challenges for many of its clients.
Conference - WACOSS Community Relief & Resilience Conference
News— 12 April 2017
Event date: 26 July 2017, South Perth, WA.
Report - Interim report: Royal Commission into the protection and detention of children in the Northern Territory
News— 4 April 2017
This interim report outlines the actions taken, observations made and future directions planned for the Royal Commission.
Report - Youth justice in Australia 2015-16
News— 31 March 2017
This AIHW report finds that the number of young people under youth justice supervision in Australia has declined.
The effect of trauma on the brain development of children: Evidence-based principles for supporting the recovery of children in care
CFCA Practitioner Resource— June 2016
An overview of cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and principles to support effective practice responses
Supported playgroups for parents and children: The evidence for their benefits
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
Trauma-informed care in child/family welfare services
CFCA Paper No. 37 — February 2016
This paper defines and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of child and family welfare services in Australia
Children's Contact Services: ACCSA seeks regulation
Short article— 22 October 2015
The Australian Children's Contact Services Association calls for the regulation of all CCSs in order to protect vulnerable family members.
