Family Matters article Mar 2016
Why do families matter for our future?
"Why are families important?" This article reflects on some of AIFS recent learnings about families to inform investment in future policy directions.
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Family Matters article Mar 2016
"Why are families important?" This article reflects on some of AIFS recent learnings about families to inform investment in future policy directions.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article summarises a recent research study into the use and effectiveness of “Child Protection Income Management” in the Northern Territory.
Short article Sep 2016
What can be learned from the death of a child and how can preventable death or serious injury be avoided in the future?
Research report Aug 2016
Explores the behaviour of separated parents by exploring the psychology of post-separation parental disputes and then interrogating three data sets.
Practice guide Jun 2016
An overview of cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and principles to support effective practice responses
Practice guide Aug 2016
Outlines ways in which practitioners can support healing and recovery in families affected by parental mental illness
Practice guide Dec 2014
An overview of the consequences of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and some principles for supporting children and families affected
Policy and practice paper May 2016
Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.
Research snapshot May 2017
This Families Week fact sheet takes a close look at the data about "stay-at-home dads", to see if that perception matches reality.
Practice guide Mar 2015
A practice guide for organisations, professionals and any other person responding to children and young people disclosing abuse