Family Matters article Oct 2009
Family Violence Protection Act 2008
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This article provides an historical account of factors that have led to the development of the Victorian Family Violence Protection Act 2008.
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Family Matters article Oct 2009
This article provides an historical account of factors that have led to the development of the Victorian Family Violence Protection Act 2008.
Practice guide Dec 2011
Investigates issues relating to evaluating whole-of-community initiatives.
Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Commissioned report Dec 2012
This paper compares the wellbeing of children in married- and cohabiting-parent families.
Commissioned report Mar 2013
Drawing on data from LSAC this report examines the impact of joblessness and part-time work on the wellbeing of parents and their children.
Commissioned report Dec 2013
Examines mothers' transitions into and out of work and between jobs of different types as children grow or as new children are born.
Commissioned report Aug 2014
Literature review on the profile of women offenders that presents an evidence-informed framework for supporting these women in correctional settings.
Practice guide Nov 2014
Provides practical information on the structures, practices and actions that support a change toward a strong culture of evaluation and research
Commissioned report Dec 2014
Presents findings from Wave 3, conducted in 2012 with 9,028 parents five years after separation.
Policy and practice paper Mar 2015
Review of kinship carer surveys to identify messages for policy and practice about the characteristics and support needs of kinship care families