Research report May 1984
Relinquishing mothers in adoption
Investigates the effects of relinquishing a child on the subsequent adjustment of the mother
Research report May 1984
Investigates the effects of relinquishing a child on the subsequent adjustment of the mother
Policy and practice paper Sep 2004
This paper outlines a theoretical framework to underpin the definitions of fatal child neglect and provides an ecological perspective on prevention.
Research report Apr 1999
This paper explores empirically how the change to a risk society might be manifest in family life courses and, more particularly, housing careers.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2013
Experiences of child maltreatment are rarely isolated incidents; different forms of abuse often co-occur, and trauma often develops over time
Family Matters article Jun 1998
Family Matters article Apr 1991
Webinar Dec 2016
This webinar outlined practical tools and strategies for involving children in child-safe organisations.
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