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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.
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.
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
An overview of the economic costs of child abuse and neglect to the departments responsible for child protection services in Australia
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.
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
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.
Lifelong connections for children in permanent care: What…
This short article discusses promising practices to help support contact between carers and birth families for children in permanent care.
Young people involved in child protection and youth justice…
We compiled recent resources and short articles that explore the intersection between the child protection and youth justice systems in Australia.