Family Matters article Jun 2015
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2015
Children's exposure to domestic and family violence
This paper presents an overview of the effects of domestic and family violence on children, and outlines a range of evidence-based responses
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Policy and practice paper May 2016
Supported playgroups for parents and children
Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.
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Practice guide Jun 2016
The effect of trauma on the brain development of children
An overview of cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and principles to support effective practice responses
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Short article Sep 2016
Understanding the challenges for South Australian Aboriginal families and children: What can child death reviews contribute?
What can be learned from the death of a child and how can preventable death or serious injury be avoided in the future?
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Commissioned report Sep 2016
Children’s screen time
A majority of Australian children are spending more than the recommended two-hour daily limit for screen time.
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Commissioned report Oct 2016
Children living in “complex” households
Around 43 per cent of children under the age of 13 grow up in complex families.
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Practice guide Nov 2016
Children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
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
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Practice guide Mar 2017
It’s all about me: Findings from a program that supports young carers and their siblings
This article outlines how children’s emotional wellbeing and resilience improved after participating in this program.
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Practice guide Sep 2017
Principles for high quality playgroups: Examples from research and practice
This document is intended to provide information on a set of principles that capture the essential core components of a high-quality playgroup.