Policy and practice papers

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 Young girl and her Maine Coon cat on the visit to the vet
9 October 2026

Children’s experiences of family animal abuse in domestic…

This resource describes what the research evidence says about children’s experiences of family animal abuse in the context of domestic and family violence (DFV). …

 Teenage Boy with Smartphone Relaxing on Living Room Sofa
24 September 2026

Reducing potential harms related to pornography for young…

This resource summarises the research evidence on pornography use and young people in relation to the effects pornography use can have on young people, programs…

Boy teenager in a jacket and a hoodie stands against the background of the college building.
16 July 2026

Children and adolescents in contact with child protection…

This resource is part of a series that examines children and adolescents (aged <18 years) in contact with the child protection and youth justice systems.

Portrait of beautiful non-binary person standing on city street at sunset.
27 April 2026

Supporting LGBTQ+ young people with disability: What…

This resource provides evidence-based insights and practical guidance to help service providers better support LGBTQ+ young people with disability.

Young child wearing glasses and a plaid shirt smiles while carrying a blue backpack with part of a green ukulele visible inside.
31 March 2026

Fostering a positive sense of home for children in shared…

This practice guide describes some common challenges children face when navigating life across 2 households and what can help create a positive experience of home…

Preschool age girl high fives her proud, female physical therapist after completing a motor skills task in a health and wellness office.
24 February 2026

Fidelity monitoring

Learn how to maintain and monitor program fidelity, identify core components, make informed adaptations and strengthen outcomes in child and family programs.

A young child looks out a rain-covered window, touching the glass with one hand while raindrops are visible on the surface.
9 December 2025

Risk and protective factors for child abuse and neglect

An overview of the risk and protective factors for child abuse and neglect in families

An adult holding a smiling baby dressed in a pink onesie, with the adult offering a pacifier.
8 October 2025

Understanding the experiences of parents who were adopted…

This paper summarises adult adoptees' parenting experiences and support needs, with practical guidance for professionals.

Upset frustrated little boy tired of parents fight, toddler son looking out window reaming that family conflicts would stop while parents sitting separately on sofa, suffering from mom and dad quarrel
25 March 2025

Preventing and reducing child maltreatment

This policy and practice paper outlines the research evidence on the effectiveness of parenting programs for preventing or reducing child maltreatment.