Webinar Jul 2018
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination in child protection
This webinar outlined recent initiatives that promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and self-determination in child protection.
Webinar Jul 2018
This webinar outlined recent initiatives that promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and self-determination in child protection.
Family Matters article Aug 1993
This paper begins by presenting statistics on Aboriginal families derived from the 1986 Census, then discusses how the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) is developing a National Family Strategy.
Webinar Sep 2015
This webinar described the effects of gambling in Indigenous communities, and discussed a health promotion framework to inform policy and practice.
Family Matters article Dec 1993
This article looks at characteristics distinguishing adolescent smokers and non-smokers, based on data for Box Hill and Berwick families derived from the Australian Living Standards Study.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Specific programs that assess and train Indigenous general and kinship carers are profiled
Family Matters article Sep 2004
This article explores the risk factors associated with adolescent antisocial behaviour, as well as the factors that might promote resilience against this outcome, drawing on data from the Australian Temperament Project.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Presents participants’ views on main barriers and incentives that influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ decision to become a carer
Family Matters article Apr 2001
This article discusses 'Benefits for children: a four country study', a new international study which discusses and compares the child benefit programs of four countries: Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Research report Dec 1984
This paper gives a brief overview of the changing relationship between school and family in Australia
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Common characteristics of the organisations’ programs and services that we profiled are outlined. Covers organisational practice and service delivery.