Submission Jul 2014
Inquiry into the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Intercountry Adoption) Bill 2014
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Considering two programs where there are implications that relate to current adoption practice.
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Submission Jul 2014
Considering two programs where there are implications that relate to current adoption practice.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article explores the concept of choice among mothers who voluntarily relinquish their child for adoption.
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 Mar 2015
Review of kinship carer surveys to identify messages for policy and practice about the characteristics and support needs of kinship care families
Family Matters article Jun 2015
This article explores the lived experience of having a sibling with a problematic substance use issue, and how this affects the adult sibling relationship.
Submission Jul 2015
Any policy change or practice enhancements must reflect the best interests of the child.
Research report Sep 2015
Does life satisfaction improve or decline as people grow older? What happens to people's outlook as they pass through the common events of life?
Policy and practice paper Feb 2016
This paper defines and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of child and family welfare services in Australia
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.