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An image of a couple holding hands and two young children walking a dog.
16 July 2019

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.

25 June 2019

Implementation in action

The purpose of this guide is to help in the implementation of evidence-informed programs and practices in the child and family service sector.

16 June 2019

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.

16 June 2019

Conflicts between work and family and fathers’ mental health

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.

11 June 2019

Elder abuse

Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.

A father gently kisses his newborn daughter on the cheek. He is holding her cradled in his arms as she is swaddled up comfortably for her nap.
16 May 2019

Fathers and parental leave

This article looks at why only 1 in 20 Australian fathers take parental leave, as well as the benefits for both families and businesses of shared parental leave.

A photograph of a short haired young adult.
6 May 2019

Young people transitioning from out-of-home care: What do…

This short article summarises key messages from recent public inquiries about supporting young people leaving out-of-home care.

Cheerful multi-generation family enjoying in a public park
2 May 2019

Assisting families with ageing-related relationship issues

This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.

A boy with down syndrome bakes cakes with his sister in the kitchen.
17 April 2019

Support needs of siblings of children with disability

This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.