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Calming the body before calming the mind: Sensory…
This short article describes how understanding brain development can help inform approaches to working with children affected by trauma.
Powers of attorney and financial abuse of older people in…
We describe powers of attorney arrangements, how these arrangements may protect older people from financial abuse, and acknowledge the risks of abuse.
Children and young people participating in research
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian…
This short article discusses the experience of collective trauma and importance of community connections following natural disasters.
CFCA in 2019: A year in review
This short article provides an overview of CFCA’s achievements in 2019, including a summary of our most popular webinars and resources from the year.
All ages play: Intergenerational playgroups in residential…
This short article describes Playgroup Queensland’s pilot to provide an opportunity for aged care residents to engage in a weekly playgroup.
Is time-out appropriate and effective for children with…
This short article reviews research on whether time-out is an appropriate and effective discipline strategy for children with trauma histories.
Child safe organisations: Information for organisations on…
This short article discusses the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and links to resources to help organisations become child safe.
Parenting pre-teens: A pivotal time for children and parents
This short article explores the challenges and opportunities for parents of children in the pre-teen years, based on a recent survey.