Policy and practice paper Jul 2012
Fathers with a history of child sexual abuse: New findings for policy and practice
Outlines the research into a history of child sexual abuse can influence men's perceptions and experience of fatherhood.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2012
Outlines the research into a history of child sexual abuse can influence men's perceptions and experience of fatherhood.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2011
Investigates the relationship between collaboration and improved outcomes for children and families.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2011
Looks at what collaboration is, the benefits and risks and when it is likely to be most effective.
Family Matters article Aug 2011
There has been growing recognition of the importance of fathers to families in recent years. Societal trends, such as rising levels of employment among mothers of young children and recognition of the importance of the father-child relationship, have given more prominence to the contribution that fathers make to family life.
Family Matters article Apr 2011
This paper outlines a new framework 'Think Family', which includes a coordinated support system, a focus on the needs of all family members, building on family strengths, and the provision of tailored support.
Family Matters article Mar 2011
This article examines four issues: the prevalence of different care-time arrangements in families that experienced parental separation after July 2006; parents' views about the flexibility and workability of their arrangements; characteristics of families with different care-time arrangements; and the strength of the relationship between child wellbeing on the one hand, and care-time arrangements and family dynamics on the other.
Family Matters article Mar 2011
Family Matters No. 86, 2011 - This article outlines the key research questions and findings from the evaluation
Family Matters article May 2010
Family Matters article on economic consequences for single-parent families of child support and Welfare to Work reforms
Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
Discusses the child protection system in Australia, legislation and policy frameworks, child welfare ideology, and key challenges and possible future
Policy and practice paper Mar 2008
Reporting on factors that may influence fathers' involvement with services and the competence of practitioners to engage with fathers.