Intergenerational transmission of maltreatment

Review of the literature on intergenerational transmission of maltreatment, and whether and how maltreated children become abusive parents.

Changing families, changing schools

This paper gives a brief overview of the changing relationship between school and family in Australia

The social costs of inadequate literacy: A report for International Literacy Year

Commissioned by the International Literacy Year Secretariat

Human relations education in Australian schools: A review of policies and practices

The purpose of this review is to examine the status and nature of human relations education in primary and secondary schools throughout Australia.

Working with families concerned with school-based bullying

Examines bullying and its impact on young people’s health and wellbeing, and the significance of family relationships in dealing with bullying.

Stepfamilies: Understanding and responding effectively

A discussion of problems in defining and understanding the complexities of stepfamilies, and differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families.

The changing role of grandparents

A discussion of grandparents' roles in caring for children and ways in which service providers can support them.

Kinship care

Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse

Quality of School Life in Government, Catholic and Other Private Secondary Schools

How Young People Think About Self, Work and Futures