Research report Nov 2013
The tyrannies of distance and disadvantage
This research report investigates whether children in regional areas experience a "tyranny of distance" or a "tyranny of disadvantage".
Research report Nov 2013
This research report investigates whether children in regional areas experience a "tyranny of distance" or a "tyranny of disadvantage".
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
Family Matters article Jun 2009
This article examines the changes in relationships between parents and their children during the transition from adolescence to adulthood
Research report Feb 2013
Investigates how communication technologies facilitate sexual violence against young people and challenges this presents for the justice system
Practice guide Jul 2013
This paper summarises the key evidence in support of community patrols. It also summarises some of the evidence on best practice.
Family Matters article Apr 1994
This article, the second of four papers focusing on disadvantaged families in this issue of 'Family Matters', begins by examining the historical relationship between the state and indigenous peoples of Australia.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
Examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Aboriginal and Torres people caring for children removed from their parents
Family Matters article Apr 1998
This article looks at the distinctive experiences of young people of the 'post-1970 generation' after they leave secondary school.
Family Matters article May 1993
This paper suggest there are many aspects of interpersonal relationships in good families that we need to incorporate in the more public parts of our lives, that policy makers often have unrealistic expectations of the capacity of these small and fragile units and examines the care-work nexus, suggesting a number of issues which could and should inform public policy debate.
Family Matters article Jun 1997
The author reports on what happens to the children of Australia's growing non-English speaking migrant population that has been particularly disadvantaged in terms of access to information and participation in the broader community.