Short article Nov 2017
Child protection workers and occupational violence
Violence against child protection workers has negative effects on their health and wellbeing, but more research is needed to understand its impacts.
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Short article Nov 2017
Violence against child protection workers has negative effects on their health and wellbeing, but more research is needed to understand its impacts.
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.
Short article Aug 2017
Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
Short article Jul 2017
A reflective practice resource and toolkit for services providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Short article Jul 2017
Zoe Upson discusses how Amity Health supports its staff to deliver and evaluate community programs, despite not having a dedicated research team.
Short article Jul 2017
A recent review suggests that early parenting interventions improve parental responsiveness and prevent infant sleep problems.
Short article Jun 2017
The Smith Family’s Wendy Field discusses the tensions between implementing evidence-based programs and responding to local and complex needs.
Short article Jun 2017
Drummond Street Services' CEO Karen Field reflects upon the use of evidence in her work and the work of the sector.
Short article Jun 2017
In the context of rising housing costs and financial stress, parental separation in low-income families can trigger greater risk of homelessness.
Short article Apr 2017
Recent research with refugee families and specialist service providers highlights areas where service systems can be improved.