Resource sheet Jun 2016
Risk assessment instruments in child protection
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
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web-resources relating to child abuse and neglect prevention.
Media release Jan 2018
Abuse of older people is a complex and sometimes hidden problem in Australia. To help build on the growing body of knowledge on the issue, the Elder Abuse National Research Project is currently underway, led by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Policy and practice paper May 2006
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse.
Practice guide May 2013
Information about applying motivational interviewing techniques to support parents to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children
Practice guide Apr 2013
This paper explores how insights from the field of community capacity-building can improve child welfare practice and policy in Australia.
Practice guide Nov 2009
This paper outlines different evaluation types, identifies the key elements to developing a rigorous evaluation and highlights possible limitations.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2014
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
Policy and practice paper May 2013
This paper provides a theoretical basis to working with vulnerable and high-risk families where parenting is not "good enough" or even unsafe