Practice guide Nov 2023
Engaging young children (0-5 years) in nature play
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Practice guide Nov 2023
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Short article Feb 2023
This short article discusses supported decision making for children with disability and the evidence about using this approach for practice.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
Practice guide Dec 2014
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system
Practice guide Apr 2016
This paper seeks to clarify what community engagement involves, and the role it can play in improving outcomes for children and families
Practice guide Oct 2017
This paper explores the development of the collective impact framework and its ability to create population-level change on complex social issues.
Practice guide Nov 2016
An overview of what we know, and what needs to be better understood, about children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
Short article May 2016
Research shows that there are harms associated with early exposure to pornography, but appropriate sex and relationships education can help.
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.