Resource sheet Feb 2023
Australian legal definitions: When is a child in need of protection?
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An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
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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 Jan 2024
This resource sheet provides an overview of screening checks for people who engage with vulnerable groups such as children in employment or volunteer activities 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.
Resource sheet Aug 2021
Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children
Submission May 2015
Submission to National Children’s Commissioner based on research conducted by AIFS and ANROWS
Submission May 2015
Submission based on research conducted by AIFS as part of its Violence and Families Research Program
Submission Oct 2015
The gender gap in superannuation balances of Australian men and women approaching retirement.
Submission Apr 2017
A submission based on relevant datasets from two research programs conducted by AIFS.