Family Matters article Feb 2006
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Policy and practice paper Nov 2006
The changing role of grandparents
A discussion of grandparents' roles in caring for children and ways in which service providers can support them.
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Family Matters article Feb 2007
The intergenerational effects of forced separation on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people
This paper seeks to address the gap in empirical data to scientifically document the nature and extent of the intergenerational effects of both forced separation and forced relocation on Indigenous families in terms of social and cultural dislocation, as well as its impact on the health and well being of subsequent generations.
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Practice guide Sep 2007
"Feeling heavy"
This paper is about vicarious trauma, a normal response to repeated exposure and empathetic engagement with traumatic material
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Kinship care
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse
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Policy and practice paper Feb 2008
Family issues in suicide postvention
Looking at "postvention"for families - activities that can assist those bereaved by suicide to cope with what has occurred.
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Policy and practice paper Mar 2008
Father-inclusive practice and associated professional competencies
Reporting on factors that may influence fathers' involvement with services and the competence of practitioners to engage with fathers.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2008
Family relationships and mental illness: Impacts and service responses
A brief overview of mental health problems and causes, and the impact of mental health problems on family relationships and dynamics.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2008
Housing stress and the mental health and wellbeing of families
Explores the relationship between housing affordability, housing stress, and mental health and wellbeing.
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Policy and practice paper Mar 2009
Strengthening and repairing relationships: Addressing forgiveness and sacrifice in couples education and counselling
Examines the role of pro-relationship behaviours, specifically forgiveness and sacrifice, in repairing and maintaining couple relationships.