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28 May 2026

What is food insecurity and how does it impact child mental…

This short article describes what food insecurity is and how common it is among Australian families with children. It also includes a summary of key research about…

27 April 2026

Understanding identity exploration among LGBTQ+ young…

This short article explores identity exploration among LGBTQ+ young people with disability, highlighting research insights and practice considerations for wellbeing.

20 April 2026

2025 Needs and Impact Survey insights

This short article summarises the 2025 CFCA Needs and Impact Survey findings, highlighting sector priorities, accessibility insights and how results will guide future…

31 March 2026

Children’s support needs following parental separation

This resource summarises research evidence of children's experiences of parental separation and support needs, including information about child-inclusive practice…

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19 November 2025

Self-harm in primary school-aged children

This article provides a summary of the research evidence on self-harm behaviours in primary school-aged children.

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15 October 2025

Understanding parents’ experiences of their child engaging…

This short article describes the experiences of parents with children engaging in self-harm or experiencing suicidal ideation.

30 July 2025

Programs that support the mental health and wellbeing of…

This article provides an overview of support programs for children with incarcerated parents, highlighting benefits and practitioner guidance for effective assistance…

22 July 2025

Understanding and responding to parents of transgender and…

This article describes the experiences of parents of transgender and gender diverse young people and provides practice points for working with them.

11 June 2025

2024 Needs and Impact Survey insights

This short article provides a summary of the findings from the 2024 survey. We explain how we plan to use the information to further understand the sector’s…