Family Matters article Jun 2015
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Children in Australia
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Family Matters article Jun 2015
Attitudes to post-separation care arrangements in the face of current parental violence
In this article, we report on responses to questions about the appropriateness of three particular care-time parenting arrangements in situations in which a parent is currently "threatening or violent towards the other parent after separation".
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Short article Oct 2016
Supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds: The National Youth Settlement Framework
Nadine Liddy discusses how the National Youth Settlement Framework supports services to respond more effectively to the needs of young people.
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Short article Nov 2016
Australia is failing to safeguard cultural connections for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care
New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.
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Short article Nov 2016
The socio-economic case for extending the age of leaving out-of-home care
Extending the age of leaving care to 21 years would result in a range of socio-economic benefits, writes Dr Tatiana Corrales.
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Short article Jul 2014
Does your child bully others? Ten positive actions for parents
10 positive actions a parent can take if they learn their child is bullying others
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Short article Mar 2016
Respectful relationships education: A conversation with Professor Sue Dyson
We recently spoke with Professor Sue Dyson about respectful relationships education, and its role in preventing domestic and family violence.
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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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Short article Jul 2016
Emotional abuse of children is a growing problem in Australia
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
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Short article Aug 2016
Separated parents and the family law system: What does the evidence say?
Findings from a large research study on Australia's family law system tell a complicated story.