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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.

A photograph of former Australian PM Julia Gillard and current PMScott Morrisson
1 November 2018

Key messages from the National Apology to Victims and…

This short article provides a summary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse delivered in October 2018.

Smiling father sitting with teenage daughter in park
23 October 2018

‘Give children a bigger voice, more of the time’: Findings…

Recent research conducted by AIFS highlights the importance of incorporating child-inclusive practices in the family law system.

Mature woman carrying her little girl with down syndrome
17 October 2018

Paying attention to the mental health of parents of…

This short article explores opportunities to build workforce capacity to better support the mental health of parents of children with a disability.

Pregnant woman with child. Mother and son on nature background, close-up. Child boy is sitting on belly of his mother, who pregnant for second time. Pregnancy, new life, family, parenthood concept.
5 October 2018

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A national diagnostic tool…

We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

6 September 2018

The meaning of home for children and young people after…

A new study exploring the meaning of home for children and young people after separation aims to inform living arrangements that work for them.

Sad boy in a blue jacket sitting alone on a wooden bench
21 August 2018

Children who have lost a parent to family violence need to…

This short article highlights the importance of giving children a voice after cases of intimate partner homicide to better respond to their needs.