Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Why standard assessment processes are culturally inappropriate
Shortcomings raised by participants in relation to assessment procedures when used to assess potential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Shortcomings raised by participants in relation to assessment procedures when used to assess potential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers
Policy and practice paper Mar 2010
Examines the literature regarding adolescent-parent relationships, and the evidence for family involvement in interventions to address problems.
Short article Mar 2019
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2006
This paper investigates the effectiveness of child maltreatment prevention programs.
Policy and practice paper Mar 2009
Examines the role of pro-relationship behaviours, specifically forgiveness and sacrifice, in repairing and maintaining couple relationships.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2007
A project conducted jointly by the AIFS National Child Protection Clearinghouse (NCPC) and the Australian Centre for Child Protection, Uni SA
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 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 Aug 2017
Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.