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Cheerful multi-generation family enjoying in a public park
2 May 2019

Assisting families with ageing-related relationship issues

This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.

A boy with down syndrome bakes cakes with his sister in the kitchen.
17 April 2019

Support needs of siblings of children with disability

This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.

Father and daughter building mechanic car
2 April 2019

Talking about parenting: Why a radical communications shift…

This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.

Family of three playing basketball
29 March 2019

Using people-centred evidence to shape policy

Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.

Sad mother and daughter sitting on bench in the park at the day time.
29 March 2019

Protecting children, is it time for a new story?

Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.

Diverse group of eight high school students are smiling and looking at the camera. Teenagers are students at public high school, and are wearing backpacks or holding school books.
21 March 2019

How young people from humanitarian backgrounds are settling…

This short article summarises recent findings on the economic participation, social participation and wellbeing of young humanitarian migrants.

Home nurse helping a senior woman at home. She is giving a glass of water to her.
13 February 2019

Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to…

This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.

Long haired boy laughing and having fun with his friends standing on a wooden fence in a summer park blowing bubbles, with a vintage develop
12 December 2018

Health and wellbeing of children and young people in…

We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.

Happy young family celebrating Christmas and New Year together
12 December 2018

CFCA in 2018: A year in review

This short article highlights CFCA’s achievements in 2018, including a summary of our most popular webinars and resources.