Short article Mar 2019
Using people-centred evidence to shape policy
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
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Using people-centred evidence to shape policy
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Research report Apr 2015
Commonwealth Place-Based Service Delivery Initiatives
What are the key factors of successful programs targeting disadvantaged communities?
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Research report Aug 2019
Child Care Package Evaluation: Early monitoring report
This early monitoring report is the first formal evaluation of the Commonwealth’s Child Care Package.
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Policy and practice paper Feb 2018
National comparison of cross-agency practice in investigating and responding to severe child abuse
This paper provides a national overview and comparison of cross-agency responses to severe child abuse.
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Policy and practice paper Aug 2019
Therapeutic residential care services in Australia
This paper describes the configuration and characteristics of current therapeutic residential care services in Australia.
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Practice guide Mar 2011
Social inclusion in the family support sector
A summary of research on social inclusion and the relevance of the concept and its application to family support services.
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Practice guide Sep 2010
Engaging fathers in child and family services
Provides ideas for practitioners and policy-makers about how to increase engagement of fathers in child and family services and programs.
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Policy and practice paper May 2015
What works in effective Indigenous community-managed programs and organisations
A review of the literature on Indigenous community-managed programs and organisations, with a focus on what works in these initiatives.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2015
Children's Contact Services
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
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Policy and practice paper May 2016
Supported playgroups for parents and children
Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.