Commissioned report Jun 2019
Timely decision making and outcomes for children in out-of-home care
A ‘quick scoping review’ of research evidence about timely decision making for children and young people who've entered the child protection system.
Commissioned report Jun 2019
A ‘quick scoping review’ of research evidence about timely decision making for children and young people who've entered the child protection system.
Short article Mar 2016
We recently spoke with Professor Sue Dyson about respectful relationships education, and its role in preventing domestic and family violence.
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?
Webinar May 2022
This webinar explored approaches to supporting child mental health in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article summarises the key findings from the AIFS study into the role, use and efficacy of Independent Children's Lawyers.
Family Matters article Oct 2009
This paper examines some of the key factors contributing to poor employment outcomes for young people leaving state out-of-home care, including traumatic pre-care experiences, poor in-care experiences, and lack of ongoing assistance on leaving care in regards to housing, education and other social and personal supports.
Research report Sep 2017
This report presents findings from the Empowering Migrant and Refugee Women study.
Research report Oct 2017
This research summary explores the factors affecting the settlement success of humanitarian migrants.
Research report Dec 2017
This Research Report gives evidence about the impact exposure to and consumption of online pornography has on children and young people.
Research report May 2018
This Research Report focuses on the factors associated with successful transitions from out-of-home care.