Short article Jul 2016
Emotional abuse of children is a growing problem in Australia
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
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Short article Jul 2016
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
Short article Nov 2016
New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.
Short article Nov 2016
Extending the age of leaving care to 21 years would result in a range of socio-economic benefits, writes Dr Tatiana Corrales.
Webinar Jul 2019
This webinar discussed young people’s experiences leaving care in Victoria and provided two examples of promising practices in New South Wales.
Short article Jul 2019
This short article discusses the findings from a recent national study that examined the service use and needs of foster and relative/kinship carers.
Webinar May 2020
This webinar explored the potential impact of COVID-19 on young care leavers, and strategies to strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.
Short article Jun 2020
This short article outlines how out-of-home care caseworkers can support contact between children and their birth families during social restrictions.
Short article Jun 2021
This short article outlines research on children and young people’s hopes and needs when feeling unsafe, with implications for service providers.
Short article Aug 2021
‘Permanency’ in out-of-home care should promote a sense of belonging from a secure home, emotionally connected relationships and right to culture.
Webinar Sep 2021
This webinar explored what ‘stability’ means in out-of-home care and offered strategies for achieving positive outcomes for children and carers.