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Brothers and sister are having fun in sea waves. Kids are jumping into incoming waves and laughing on a Sunny summer day evening.
14 December 2021

CFCA in 2021: Year in review

This short article highlights the impact of CFCA in supporting the child, family and community welfare sector during 2021.

Closeup of unrecognizable man making money on slot machine in casino. He's playing slot poker. There are blurry people in background also playing.
9 December 2021

Understanding gambling harm and ways to identify those at…

This short article introduces gambling harm and how to identify people affected.

8 September 2021

The digital divide in telepractice service delivery

This short article considers the nature of digital exclusion and implications for effective telepractice in the COVID-19 era and beyond.

19 August 2021

Engagement and completion of therapy following a disclosure…

This short article summarises a review of rates of therapy use among children disclosing sexual abuse, and what might improve engagement with therapy.

A young boy sits alone in the corner of a room
18 August 2021

What does the evidence tell us about physical punishment of…

This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.

5 August 2021

Too much time on screens? Screen time effects and…

This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.

4 August 2021

The multiple meanings of permanency

‘Permanency’ in out-of-home care should promote a sense of belonging from a secure home, emotionally connected relationships and right to culture.

25 June 2021

Listening to children and young people’s voices about…

This short article outlines research on children and young people’s hopes and needs when feeling unsafe, with implications for service providers.

18 June 2021

Creating environments to support young children’s…

This short article describes how physical environments affect young children’s development, implications for local governments, and what they can do.