Practice guide Dec 2014
Defining the public health model for the child welfare services context
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system
Practice guide Dec 2014
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system
Practice guide May 2018
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2017
This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
Practice guide May 2018
A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.
Practice guide May 2018
This resource focuses on diminished response to social reward; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of developing depression over time.
Short article Aug 2016
E-mental health can provide an appropriate and cost-effective way to increase the number of people accessing help for problem gambling.
Submission May 2023
This submission outlines some of the influences on child development, highlighting other research by AIFS into early childhood education and care.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Webinar Oct 2023
This webinar will explore how supervision can improve practitioners’ ability to support children and implement child-aware practices.