Submission Jul 2015
Establishing an Institute of Open Adoption
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Any policy change or practice enhancements must reflect the best interests of the child.
Submission Jul 2015
Any policy change or practice enhancements must reflect the best interests of the child.
Policy and practice paper Aug 2015
Outlines the contemporary understanding of the Principle, and reviews the barriers at the policy and practice levels that impede its implementation
Submission Oct 2015
The gender gap in superannuation balances of Australian men and women approaching retirement.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article on parent-only care
Commissioned report Apr 2016
To which extent is child care flexible enough to meet the needs of parents who work non-standard or variable hours?
Research report Apr 2016
Sets out the principles of good practice that underpin effective support services: accountability; accessibility; and effectiveness and diversity.
Research snapshot May 2016
Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.
Short article Sep 2016
What can be learned from the death of a child and how can preventable death or serious injury be avoided in the future?
Family Matters article Nov 2016
Describes the importance of new legislation passed in Victoria in February 2016.
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.