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A call to end the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in OOHC within a generation
14 December 2016

A call to end the over-representation of Aboriginal and…

The Family Matters campaign calls for greater investments in early intervention, cultural safety and self-determination to end over-representation.

14 December 2016

Family violence prevention programs in Indigenous…

Investigates the effectiveness of current mainstream, international, and Indigenous prevention programs and identifies principles of success.

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