Resource sheet Jun 2016
Risk assessment instruments in child protection
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Outlines the different approaches and instruments used to assess whether children are at risk of maltreatment
Resource sheet Jun 2016
Outlines the different approaches and instruments used to assess whether children are at risk of maltreatment
Policy and practice paper Dec 2013
A review and synthesis of the Australian and international literature on same-sex parented families.
Media release May 2016
New guidelines released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies will strengthen clinical support for survivors of sexual assault who may drink or use drugs to cope with their experience.
Webinar May 2017
This webinar explained how funders, managers and practitioners can ensure their program's target group, activities and outcomes are in alignment.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2014
Explores some of the characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to family functioning
Short article Jul 2017
A reflective practice resource and toolkit for services providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Webinar Mar 2017
This webinar brought together research, policy and practice perspectives to discuss how to support young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Short article Sep 2017
This article reflects on research that revealed parents didn’t always know how adolescents were feeling, and considers implications for practice.
Practice guide May 2013
Information about applying motivational interviewing techniques to support parents to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children
Family Matters article Sep 2012
Family Matters article