Resource sheet Aug 2022
Australian child protection legislation
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
Resource sheet Aug 2022
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
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 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.
Short article Nov 2016
New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article summarises a review of rates of therapy use among children disclosing sexual abuse, and what might improve engagement with therapy.
Short article Oct 2020
This article explores how early interventions operate to prevent youth homelessness and outlines the emerging evidence for what works.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article explores how a population approach to early intervention and prevention can support parents and improve child safety and wellbeing.
Short article Mar 2016
We recently spoke with Professor Sue Dyson about respectful relationships education, and its role in preventing domestic and family violence.