Commissioned report Oct 2016
Children living in “complex” households
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Around 43 per cent of children under the age of 13 grow up in complex families.
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Commissioned report Oct 2016
Around 43 per cent of children under the age of 13 grow up in complex families.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2015
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
Policy and practice paper Dec 2015
This paper presents an overview of the effects of domestic and family violence on children, and outlines a range of evidence-based responses
News item Oct 2023
It’s Children’s Week and this year’s theme is: Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy. Research shows that having access to safe outdoor spaces provides opportunities for children to engage in creative and adventurous play, make friends and get active.
Practice guide Nov 2016
An overview of what we know, and what needs to be better understood, about children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
Commissioned report Oct 2018
This chapter describes changes in the housing experiences of children who have moved house and the impact of family separation on housing experiences.
Commissioned report Sep 2016
A majority of Australian children are spending more than the recommended two-hour daily limit for screen time.
Research report Mar 2020
Examines health and support service use among Australian children, especially of at-risk children. Uses data from LSAC.
Commissioned report Oct 2018
This chapter uses data collected between 2004 and 2014 to provide a snapshot of how health care services are used.
Policy and practice paper Mar 2020
This paper reviews evidence about client violence, and the threat of it, towards workers in the child, family and community welfare sector.