Policy and practice papers

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Happy family. Silhouette of toddler kissing belly of pregnant mother
17 February 2022

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): An update on policy…

This paper outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia.

Five year old boy drawing at his educator's office.
27 January 2022

Supporting children with neurodiversity

This paper gives principles and strategies for practitioners supporting children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.

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22 November 2021

Parenting programs that support children's mental health…

This paper identifies the common elements of evidence-based parenting programs that support children’s mental health through parental separation.

Family portrait of happy parents with kids enjoying spring time in nature
4 October 2021

What works to improve young children’s social, emotional…

This paper identifies effective early intervention programs to improve the social, emotional and behavioural health of children under 5 years.

Rear view of a girl at green park. She has pink colored hair and shirt and wearing blue jeans
25 August 2021

What contributes to placement moves in out-of-home care?

This paper presents evidence from a scoping review on the factors that influence the stability of placement moves for children in out-of-home care.

Adult woman at home during quarantine with her young daughter who is playing a guitar
21 July 2021

Alcohol-related harm in families and alcohol consumption…

This paper explores alcohol-related harm, alcohol use during early COVID-19, and a harm-minimisation approach when working with affected clients.

Children standing on beach at sunset
21 June 2021

Factors influencing therapy use following a disclosure of…

This paper reports on the results of a rapid evidence review of research into factors influencing the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.

Silhouette, group of happy children playing on meadow, sunset, summertime
21 June 2021

Rates of therapy use following a disclosure of child sexual…

This paper describes a rapid evidence review of research on the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.

Woman using laptop and wearing headphones
11 May 2021

The use of telepractice in the family and relationship…

This paper reviews the evidence for telepractice as a service delivery method in the family and relationship services sector.