Family Matters article Nov 1990
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Family Matters article Nov 1990
An ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on
This article examines how many mothers use child health services in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, their ethnic and working background, their views of child health services and a brief history of child health services in Australia.
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Family Matters article Mar 2009
"Think child, think family"
This article suggests it is vital to tap potential of the powerful evidence that now exists on the serious immediate and long-term risks posed to children from parental substance dependence, mental health problems and domestic violence, and the high prevalence of such problems among families involved with statutory child protection systems.
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Family Matters article Mar 2009
Family statistics and trends
Family Matters article on statistics and trends in the acquisition of parenting and relationship skills
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Family Matters article Sep 2008
Multiple partnerships and children’s wellbeing
Family Matters article
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Family Matters article Sep 2008
Engaging fathers in child and family services
Family Matters article on good practice in engaging fathers in child and family services
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Family Matters article Sep 2008
Enhancing service systems for protecting children
Family Matters article on child protection reform in Australia
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Family Matters article Apr 2008
How do parents and teenagers get along together?
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Family Matters article Apr 2008
Some aspects of the early history of child protection in Australia
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Family Matters article Jan 2008
Allegations of family violence and child abuse in family law children's proceedings
In this article, the authors' discuss the key findings of their 2007 report, 'Allegations of family violence and child abuse in child-related disputes in family law proceedings', published by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.