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Team Huddle Harmony Togetherness Happiness Concept
9 December 2016

Caring for our frontline child protection workforce

This paper offers guidance to the management of child protection and related services by drawing on occupational health literature

The socio-economic case for extending the age of leaving out-of-home care
30 November 2016

The socio-economic case for extending the age of leaving…

Extending the age of leaving care to 21 years would result in a range of socio-economic benefits, writes Dr Tatiana Corrales.

23 November 2016

How to develop a program logic for planning and evaluation

This resource has been designed for Communities for Children service providers, but may be used by anyone who is interested in developing a program logic.

Australia is failing to safeguard cultural connections for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care
14 November 2016

Australia is failing to safeguard cultural connections for…

New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.

Children's attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
14 November 2016

Children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home…

An overview of what we know, and what needs to be better understood, about children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care

Child maltreatment and problem gambling
2 November 2016

Child maltreatment and problem gambling

Child abuse is associated with an increased risk of gambling problems in adulthood, according to a recent systematic review.

Depressed girl sitting on ground
14 October 2016

Supporting young people leaving out-of-home care

Examines Australian and international research to identify key areas of support that may help young people successfully transition from care

Supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds: The National Youth Settlement Framework
11 October 2016

Supporting young people from refugee and migrant…

Nadine Liddy discusses how the National Youth Settlement Framework supports services to respond more effectively to the needs of young people.

Victims of circumstance: Disability services in rural and remote areas
5 October 2016

Victims of circumstance: Disability services in rural and…

What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?