Short article Jul 2016
Emotional abuse of children is a growing problem in Australia
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How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
Short article Jul 2016
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
Short article Aug 2016
Findings from a large research study on Australia's family law system tell a complicated story.
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 Nov 2016
Extending the age of leaving care to 21 years would result in a range of socio-economic benefits, writes Dr Tatiana Corrales.
Short article Jul 2019
This short article discusses the findings from a recent national study that examined the service use and needs of foster and relative/kinship carers.
Short article Aug 2019
This short article discusses the Berry Street Education Model’s approach to assisting trauma-affected students.
Short article Apr 2020
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Webinar May 2020
This webinar explored the potential impact of COVID-19 on young care leavers, and strategies to strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.
Short article Jun 2020
This short article outlines how out-of-home care caseworkers can support contact between children and their birth families during social restrictions.
Webinar Jul 2020
A Families in Focus webinar