Opinion Mar 2024
Why we need to better understand coercive control
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Read Jasmine B MacDonald's opinion piece, first published in the Australian Community Media, on why we need to better understand coercive control.
Opinion Mar 2024
Read Jasmine B MacDonald's opinion piece, first published in the Australian Community Media, on why we need to better understand coercive control.
Media release Apr 2024
Fears for the safety of family pets can prevent or delay family violence victims leaving perpetrators – or be the reason they return – according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Policy and practice paper Apr 2024
This policy and practice paper describes what we know about the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and violence against family animals.
Policy and practice paper May 2024
This resource summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.
Short article Jun 2016
It's important to teach young people to discuss, negotiate and articulate their own sexual desires and boundaries, and to respect those of others.
Practice guide May 2024
This practice guide draws on research evidence and practitioner knowledge to provide an overview of approaches to understanding the behaviours of children with disability and the concept of ‘behaviours of concern’. It includes some practical principles for working with children with disability and their families.
Webinar Jun 2024
This webinar will explore how to navigate cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Webinar May 2024
This webinar will explore ways that practitioners can build a deeper connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Research programs
The National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health aims to build workforce capacity to better support children at risk of mental health conditions.
Resource sheet May 2023
This CFCA resource sheet is a directory of key organisations and resources for practitioners and service providers working with families and children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.