Media release Nov 2018
Smacking children to discipline and punish them
For decades the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraged parents from spanking.
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Smacking children to discipline and punish them
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Short article Nov 2018
Key messages from the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
This short article provides a summary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse delivered in October 2018.
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Webinar Oct 2018
'A community that values its children will cherish their parents': Family inclusion in child protection systems
This webinar discussed research on international family inclusion initiatives in child welfare and how they can be applied in Australia.
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Media release Aug 2018
Fathers’ work-life balance affects children’s mental health
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
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Short article Jun 2018
Maintaining the mental health of child protection practitioners
We highlight some of the key findings of a recent report that examined the mental health of child protection practitioners in Victoria.
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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.
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Short article May 2018
Creating child-safe organisations: Lessons learned from the Royal Commission
The MacKillop Family Services conference focused on what can be learned from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.