Short article Aug 2021
What does the evidence tell us about physical punishment of children?
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
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Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Family Matters article Sep 2005
The author describes a current study of the Australian Institute of Family Studies commissioned by the Attorney General's Department to evaluate the impact of Imminent changes to family law, set out in the Family Law Reform Act No.1 (Children), which will alter the way the law talks about parental responsibilities for their children after separation.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to parents.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to natural disasters and drought
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to fathers.
Short article Oct 2016
What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?
Policy and practice paper Sep 1998
Overview of parent education and the effectiveness of parent education interventions in the prevention of child maltreatment.
Family Matters article Jun 2000
In this paper the New South Wales Commissioner for Children and Young People outlines some of the challenges facing communities, researchers and policy makers.
Practice guide May 2024
This practice guide draws on research evidence and practitioner knowledge to provide an overview of approaches to understanding the behaviours of children with disability and the concept of ‘behaviours of concern’. It includes some practical principles for working with children with disability and their families.
Family Matters article Sep 1997
In this article the author discusses the extent to which teenagers confide in their fathers, mothers and friends, and whether confiding in fathers is independently linked with the well being of teenagers.