Commissioned report Jun 2014
A safe and supportive family environment for children
Explores the prevalence of different types of family environments, and the influence of these environments on children's developmental outcomes.
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Commissioned report Jun 2014
Explores the prevalence of different types of family environments, and the influence of these environments on children's developmental outcomes.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2015
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
Research report Apr 2015
What are the key factors of successful programs targeting disadvantaged communities?
Practice guide Apr 2016
This paper seeks to clarify what community engagement involves, and the role it can play in improving outcomes for children and families
Family Matters article Apr 2017
Distinguished Professor Greg Duncan looks at the potential of two-generation programs to benefit families.
Practice guide Dec 2014
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system
Short article Jul 2014
10 positive actions a parent can take if they learn their child is bullying others
Policy and practice paper Dec 2015
Describes the issues relevant to understanding domestic and family violence during pregnancy and outlines implications for practice
Short article Aug 2016
E-mental health can provide an appropriate and cost-effective way to increase the number of people accessing help for problem gambling.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2015
A broad overview of some of the key issues identified in the growing literature on paternal mental illness