Short article Jul 2019
Elder abuse in rural and remote communities
This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
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Short article Jul 2019
This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
Short article Apr 2020
We describe powers of attorney arrangements, how these arrangements may protect older people from financial abuse, and acknowledge the risks of abuse.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2012
A review of research on resilience, and how resilience is defined, measured and used in practice.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2013
Experiences of child maltreatment are rarely isolated incidents; different forms of abuse often co-occur, and trauma often develops over time
Short article Oct 2017
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Short article Aug 2018
This short article highlights the importance of giving children a voice after cases of intimate partner homicide to better respond to their needs.
Research programs
Examining the nature of elder abuse and its prevalence in the Australian population
Media release Jan 2018
Abuse of older people is a complex and sometimes hidden problem in Australia. To help build on the growing body of knowledge on the issue, the Elder Abuse National Research Project is currently underway, led by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Practice guide Jun 2016
An overview of cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and principles to support effective practice responses
Practice guide May 2018
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.