Research report May 2014
Families, policy and the law
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This AIFS book explore some of the complexities of the child and family issues facing those working in social policy and legal systems
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Research report May 2014
This AIFS book explore some of the complexities of the child and family issues facing those working in social policy and legal systems
Practice guide Apr 2014
The paper reviews what is known about successful ventures, what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed.
Practice guide Jan 2014
This paper considers the role of the arts in building and supporting healthy communities.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Submission Nov 2013
A focus on access to justice for separated families when parents dispute arrangements for children.
Family Matters article Jul 2013
Family Matters article
Family Matters article Jul 2013
This article traces the recognition within family law in modern Western societies that children generally benefit from the involvement of both parents in their lives, and argues that though the indissolubility of parenthood is appropriate for most separated parents, limitations on joint parental responsibility are also appropriate in cases of family violence concerns and in cases where the parents have never lived together as a family.
Research report May 2013
This facts sheet focuses on partnership and fertility trends, with a view to feeding into such decision-making
Practice guide Apr 2013
This paper explores how insights from the field of community capacity-building can improve child welfare practice and policy in Australia.
Family Matters article Dec 2012
Family Matters article