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22 March 2017

Gender equality, violence against women, and the "Nordic…

This article explores the links between gender equality and violence against women, using the situation in Nordic countries as an example.

9 March 2017

Planning for the successful implementation of two evidence…

This article describes Uniting Care’s approach to supporting the implementation of two evidence-based programs in the East Gippsland region.

Why some children are more likely to go back into care than others
24 January 2017

Why some children are more likely to go back into care than…

Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.

A call to end the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in OOHC within a generation
14 December 2016

A call to end the over-representation of Aboriginal and…

The Family Matters campaign calls for greater investments in early intervention, cultural safety and self-determination to end over-representation.

The socio-economic case for extending the age of leaving out-of-home care
30 November 2016

The socio-economic case for extending the age of leaving…

Extending the age of leaving care to 21 years would result in a range of socio-economic benefits, writes Dr Tatiana Corrales.

Australia is failing to safeguard cultural connections for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care
14 November 2016

Australia is failing to safeguard cultural connections for…

New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.

Child maltreatment and problem gambling
2 November 2016

Child maltreatment and problem gambling

Child abuse is associated with an increased risk of gambling problems in adulthood, according to a recent systematic review.

Supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds: The National Youth Settlement Framework
11 October 2016

Supporting young people from refugee and migrant…

Nadine Liddy discusses how the National Youth Settlement Framework supports services to respond more effectively to the needs of young people.

Victims of circumstance: Disability services in rural and remote areas
5 October 2016

Victims of circumstance: Disability services in rural and…

What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?