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29 March 2019

Needs assessment

This resource is for practitioners and policy makers who want to learn more about the needs assessment process or how to conduct a needs assessment.

Sad mother and daughter sitting on bench in the park at the day time.
29 March 2019

Protecting children, is it time for a new story?

Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.

Diverse group of eight high school students are smiling and looking at the camera. Teenagers are students at public high school, and are wearing backpacks or holding school books.
21 March 2019

How young people from humanitarian backgrounds are settling…

This short article summarises recent findings on the economic participation, social participation and wellbeing of young humanitarian migrants.

Home nurse helping a senior woman at home. She is giving a glass of water to her.
13 February 2019

Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to…

This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.

Long haired boy laughing and having fun with his friends standing on a wooden fence in a summer park blowing bubbles, with a vintage develop
12 December 2018

Health and wellbeing of children and young people in…

We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.

Happy young family celebrating Christmas and New Year together
12 December 2018

CFCA in 2018: A year in review

This short article highlights CFCA’s achievements in 2018, including a summary of our most popular webinars and resources.

Cropped shot of two people holding hands in comfort
11 December 2018

Intimate partner violence in Australian refugee communities

This paper looks at intimate partner violence in Australian refugee communities, and how service providers can provide appropriate support.

A photograph of former Australian PM Julia Gillard and current PMScott Morrisson
1 November 2018

Key messages from the National Apology to Victims and…

This short article provides a summary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse delivered in October 2018.

Smiling father sitting with teenage daughter in park
23 October 2018

‘Give children a bigger voice, more of the time’: Findings…

Recent research conducted by AIFS highlights the importance of incorporating child-inclusive practices in the family law system.