Resource sheet Feb 2023
Australian legal definitions: When is a child in need of protection?
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
Resource sheet Feb 2023
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
Resource sheet May 2021
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Resource sheet Apr 2023
A list of national and state/territory helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents
Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities
Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, including key contacts in each state and territory.
Policy and practice paper Aug 2021
This paper presents evidence from a scoping review on the factors that influence the stability of placement moves for children in out-of-home care.
Short article Apr 2021
This short article presents research on adult family carers’ health and social wellbeing with implications for practitioners supporting parent carers.
Short article Aug 2021
‘Permanency’ in out-of-home care should promote a sense of belonging from a secure home, emotionally connected relationships and right to culture.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.