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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.
Talking about parenting? A resource for practitioners…
A new resource launched in National Child Protection Week 2019 is now available to support practitioners working with parents and children.
A new approach to trauma-informed teaching: Teacher…
This short article discusses the Berry Street Education Model’s approach to assisting trauma-affected students.
Elder abuse in rural and remote communities
This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
Neighbour Day: It’s time to reconnect with those around us
With social isolation on the rise, Neighbour Day encourages all Australians to connect with their neighbours.
Working Together to Care for Kids: A survey of foster and…
This short article discusses the findings from a recent national study that examined the service use and needs of foster and relative/kinship carers.
Fathers’ work and family conflicts and the outcomes for…
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.