Resource sheet Aug 2023
Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect
Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities
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Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities
Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, including key contacts in each state and territory.
Media release Sep 2020
Despite making up more than three quarters of deaths by suicide in Australia, a quarter of men say they would not seek help from anyone for mental health concerns, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Family Matters article May 2018
This article sets out how the prevention of child maltreatment can be enhanced by a multi-level population-based approach in providing evidence- based parenting and family support.
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 Oct 2020
This short article explores how a population approach to early intervention and prevention can support parents and improve child safety and wellbeing.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article presents research on young people’s suicidal and help-seeking behaviour with implications for practitioners supporting young people.
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?
Research report Jun 2015
What are the conceptual, policy and practice challenges that the prevention of child sexual abuse presents?
Short article Feb 2023
This short article provides practitioners with the evidence for what works to support young people in out-of-home care who are at risk of suicidality.