Webinar Jul 2023
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
A National Approach for Child Protection
Discusses the child protection system in Australia, legislation and policy frameworks, child welfare ideology, and key challenges and possible future
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Resource sheet May 2021
Age of consent laws in Australia
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
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Short article Jun 2021
Alcohol use and related harm among adolescent males
This short article presents research into drinking behaviours of adolescent males, with implications for supporting young men and their families.
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Short article May 2020
Calming the body before calming the mind: Sensory strategies for children affected by trauma
This short article describes how understanding brain development can help inform approaches to working with children affected by trauma.
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Short article Oct 2017
Child maltreatment, homelessness and youth offending
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
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Short article Apr 2020
Children and young people participating in research
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
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Short article May 2016
Children and young people’s exposure to pornography
Research shows that there are harms associated with early exposure to pornography, but appropriate sex and relationships education can help.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2014
Children who bully at school
This paper provides background information about children who bully.
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Short article Aug 2022
Co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research
Done well, co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research can bring new insights, improving professional knowledge, resources and service design.