Commissioned report Aug 2012
New father figures and fathers who live elsewhere
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
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Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Commissioned report Dec 2012
This paper compares the wellbeing of children in married- and cohabiting-parent families.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article describes the development of a panel of experts commissioned in 2014 by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to help service providers in the family support sector to deliver evidence-based programs and practices, s well as discussing its processes, management, evaluation, and initial projects.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article reviews progress to date and some of the benefits and challenges faced by a panel of experts commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to help service providers to deliver evidence-based programs and practices in the family support sector.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article outlines some issues and common challenges that require careful thought when planning an evaluation of a program targeting Indigenous people.
Practice guide Aug 2020
This short resource provides guidance and links to additional information to step you through a basic literature review.
Webinar Nov 2020
This webinar brought together a panel of social service providers and evaluators to discuss how to build successful evaluation partnerships.
Short article Mar 2021
This short article describes how to incorporate research into decision making based on practice-relevant questions.
Short article Mar 2021
This short article describes ways in which organisations can support their practitioners to use an evidence-informed approach to practice.
Short article Apr 2021
This short article explores the difference between collaboration, community engagement and co-design to help you plan the best approach.