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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.

Mature woman carrying her little girl with down syndrome
17 October 2018

Paying attention to the mental health of parents of…

This short article explores opportunities to build workforce capacity to better support the mental health of parents of children with a disability.

Pregnant woman with child. Mother and son on nature background, close-up. Child boy is sitting on belly of his mother, who pregnant for second time. Pregnancy, new life, family, parenthood concept.
5 October 2018

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A national diagnostic tool…

We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

25 September 2018

Therapeutic residential care: An update on current issues…

This paper provides an update on developments in therapeutic residential care and touches on issues that should form the focus of future research.

The economic costs of child abuse and neglect
17 September 2018

The economic costs of child abuse and neglect

An overview of the economic costs of child abuse and neglect to the departments responsible for child protection services in Australia

6 September 2018

The meaning of home for children and young people after…

A new study exploring the meaning of home for children and young people after separation aims to inform living arrangements that work for them.

Young girl walking in a puddle of water barefoot
3 September 2018

What is child abuse and neglect?

An overview of child abuse and neglect terminology, including broad definitions of physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect and sexual abuse

Sad boy in a blue jacket sitting alone on a wooden bench
21 August 2018

Children who have lost a parent to family violence need to…

This short article highlights the importance of giving children a voice after cases of intimate partner homicide to better respond to their needs.