Policy and practice paper Nov 2017
Developments to strengthen systems for child protection across Australia
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This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2017
This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
Practice guide Feb 2018
An overview of developmental evaluation—what it is, why it was established, and what it can be used for.
Practice guide May 2018
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
Practice guide Nov 2014
Provides practical information on the structures, practices and actions that support a change toward a strong culture of evaluation and research
Practice guide Dec 2014
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system
Policy and practice paper Mar 2016
This paper reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy, and outlines the factors that contribute to its success
Commissioned report Jun 2017
This review examines literature to identify innovation and best practice, and provide insights and policy learning for application within NSW context
Family Matters article Apr 2017
Professor John Lynch considers evidence-based policy-making from the perspective of an epidemiologist.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
Distinguished Professor Greg Duncan looks at the potential of two-generation programs to benefit families.
Research report Jun 2015
What are the conceptual, policy and practice challenges that the prevention of child sexual abuse presents?