LGBTIQA+ communities: Glossary of common terms
CFCA Resource Sheet— November 2019
A glossary of common terms used within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities
Publications
All publications are also listed in our library catalogue.
Elder Abuse National Research: Strengthening the Evidence Base: Research definition background paper
Rae Kaspiew, Rachel Carson, Briony Dow, Lixia Qu, Kelly Hand, Dinika Roopani, Luke Gahan and David O'Keeffe
Research Report— October 2019
This paper discusses the development of a working definition of abuse of older people to be applied in the Elder Abuse National Research Program.
Elder abuse: Key issues and emerging evidence
Adam Dean
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.
Supported playgroups for parents and children: The evidence for their benefits
Joanne Commerford and Elly Robinson
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
Elder abuse: Understanding issues, frameworks and responses
Rae Kaspiew, Rachel Carson and Helen Rhoades
Research Report No. 35 — February 2016
This report provides a broad analysis of the issues raised by elder abuse in the Australian context.
What is community disadvantage? Understanding the issues, overcoming the problem
Rhys Price-Robertson
CAFCA Resource Sheet— May 2011
This Resource Sheet briefly summarises a number of influential recent approaches to conceptualising and measuring disadvantage.
What role can child and family services play in enhancing opportunities for parents and families : Exploring the concepts of social exclusion and social inclusion
Myfanwy McDonald
CAFCA Practice Sheet— May 2011
Provides ideas about how social inclusion can be used to plan and deliver child and family services in ways that enhance opportunities for families.
Social inclusion in the family support sector
Catherine Caruana and Myfanwy McDonald
AFRC Briefing No. 19 — March 2011
A summary of research on social inclusion and the relevance of the concept and its application to family support services.
Working with Indigenous children, families, and communities: Lessons from practice
Rhys Price-Robertson and Myfanwy McDonald
CAFCA Practice Sheet— March 2011
Summarises lessons learned from services that are working effectively to reduce Indigenous disadvantage in Australia.
Assessing and responding to parenting support needs in disadvantaged families: Lessons from parent education programs
Robyn Parker and Myfanwy McDonald
CAFCA Practice Sheet— November 2010
How to assess and respond to the needs of parents who are seeking support in their parenting role - summary of 3 parenting education programs.
