Policy and practice paper Jan 2014
Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
An overview of the possible effects and adverse consequences of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
Policy and practice paper Jan 2014
An overview of the possible effects and adverse consequences of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
Family Matters article Dec 2013
This article proposes a new model for engagement with marginalised, substance-affected families, a model designed to enhance children's resilience, strengthen parental coping and reduce the likelihood of relapse from alcohol and other drug use through improved social networks.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article on a comparative perspective between Australian and American children
Research report Dec 2013
This paper explores trends in child care in Australia from 1984 to 2011, for children aged under 12 years old with employed mothers
Family Matters article Jul 2013
Family Matters article
Policy and practice paper Jun 2013
Experiences of child maltreatment are rarely isolated incidents; different forms of abuse often co-occur, and trauma often develops over time
Webinar May 2013
This webinar described how The Benevolent Society applies the Resilience Practice Framework to their intensive family support programs.
Policy and practice paper May 2013
This paper provides a theoretical basis to working with vulnerable and high-risk families where parenting is not "good enough" or even unsafe
Practice guide May 2013
Information about applying motivational interviewing techniques to support parents to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children
Research report Apr 2013
AIFS research undertaken to identify gaps in access to and participation in preschool programs by Australian children in the year before school