Policy and practice paper Nov 2017
Developments to strengthen systems for child protection across Australia
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This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
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Policy and practice paper Nov 2017
This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
Practice guide Feb 2018
An overview of developmental evaluation—what it is, why it was established, and what it can be used for.
Practice guide May 2018
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
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
Journal article Jan 2023
The study provides robust longitudinal evidence supporting the notion that social support and depression are both a cause and consequence of the other. However, the long-term effects of depression reducing social support were longer lasting than the effects of social support reducing depression.
Media release Sep 2020
Despite making up more than three quarters of deaths by suicide in Australia, a quarter of men say they would not seek help from anyone for mental health concerns, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Journal article Sep 2018
This article analyses the mental health profiles of different groups of offenders from adolescence to early adulthood.
Webinar May 2022
Hear the lessons learned and insights gained from the practitioners and evaluators involved in the Volunteer Family Connect program.
Practice guide Dec 2011
Investigates issues relating to evaluating whole-of-community initiatives.
Practice guide Dec 2014
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system