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27 June 2017

Practitioners on evidence: Wendy Field

The Smith Family’s Wendy Field discusses the tensions between implementing evidence-based programs and responding to local and complex needs.

22 June 2017

Fathers who use violence

An exploration of strategies to engage and address issues for family members who are continuing to live with domestic violence.

21 June 2017

Practitioners on evidence: Karen Field

Drummond Street Services' CEO Karen Field reflects upon the use of evidence in her work and the work of the sector.

8 June 2017

Family break-up raises homelessness risk, and critical…

In the context of rising housing costs and financial stress, parental separation in low-income families can trigger greater risk of homelessness.

7 June 2017

Can early childhood environmental factors help predict…

Risk factors for child maltreatment are often interrelated, and need to be addressed by holistic prevention and early intervention strategies.

9 May 2017

Collaboration and co-design when evaluating…

This article outlines how co-design and collaboration is fundamental to the work of the Healing Foundation.

Protection through participation
13 April 2017

Protection through participation

Practical guidance for involving children in child-safe organisations, based on what children and young people have said themselves

Improving formal service responses for refugee families in Australia
12 April 2017

Improving formal service responses for refugee families in…

Recent research with refugee families and specialist service providers highlights areas where service systems can be improved.

6 April 2017

Barriers to formal and informal supports for refugee…

Recent research highlights the importance of formal support services and informal social supports for refugee families resettling in Australia.