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Father and Son having a serious conversation
28 February 2023

Supportive practices for young people in out-of-home care…

This short article provides practitioners with the evidence for what works to support young people in out-of-home care who are at risk of suicidality. 

21 February 2023

Australian legal definitions: When is a child in need of…

An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"

A physical therapist is working with a child in the hospital that has cerebral palsy.
2 February 2023

Engaging children with disability in supported decision…

This short article discusses supported decision making for children with disability and the evidence about using this approach for practice.

Rear view of one mature woman sitting on a park bench in the summer season. Bright sunny day with lush green grass and trees. The woman gazes off into the distance as she relaxes on a beautiful day. Solitude, lonliness, contemplation. She has short blond hair and wears a purple shirt and jeans. Copyspace to right in this tranquil nature scene.
9 December 2022

Understanding and defining loneliness and social isolation

This resource sheet explores how we understand social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people…

As the therapy group members listen, the teen boy shares his life experiences.
7 December 2022

Mental health literacy and interventions for school-aged…

How mental health literacy interventions can be used to enhance youth mental health and potentially decrease the prevalence of mental illness.

Group of volunteers organising food donations onto tables at a food bank in the North East of England. They are working together, setting up sections of the room in a church.
30 November 2022

Responding to food relief needs

This short article outlines the evidence on responding to food relief needs in a dignified, nutritious, sustainable and equitable way.

Multiracial businesswomen using computer at work, looking at screen
16 November 2022

Supporting young people experiencing disadvantage to secure…

This short article provides an evidence overview and strategies for supporting young people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment.

Woman talking to therapist
6 September 2022

How to ask adult mental health clients about sexual abuse

Explains why adult mental health clients might not disclose their sexual abuse histories and summarises strategies to assist with effective enquiry.

School counsellor comforts elementary age student while in group therapy session.
23 August 2022

Co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research

Done well, co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research can bring new insights, improving professional knowledge, resources and service design.