Short article Mar 2019
Protecting children, is it time for a new story?
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Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.
Short article Mar 2019
Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.
Family Matters article Dec 2011
This article examines the evolution of Australia's child protection system since the 1980s.
Commissioned report Mar 2008
PDF fact sheet produced by AIFS that outlines findings from the CDSMC National Approach for Child Protection Project
Family Matters article Sep 2010
Policy and practice paper Dec 2002
Examines the development and provision of family support that helps to prevent child abuse and family violence.
Research report Jan 1996
Commissioned as part of the development of a prevention strategy for South Australia.
Policy and practice paper Aug 2000
This report provides a detailed analysis of the 1814 programs collected for the Audit and a description of the audit process
Research report Sep 1980
Argues that the present fragmentation of services, inconsistency in interpretation and application should be replaced by a national family policy
Media release Dec 2017
Just under half of all Australian children aged 9-16 years old have viewed pornography, with potentially negative impacts on their attitudes to sex, sexuality and relationships, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Practice guide May 2013
A guide for practitioners on assisting their clients to develop and implement a safety plan