Family Matters article Apr 1991
Youth wages and poverty
This article discusses the rationales that underpin the practice of youth wages traditionally being set at a lower rate than adult wages.
Family Matters article Apr 1991
This article discusses the rationales that underpin the practice of youth wages traditionally being set at a lower rate than adult wages.
Webinar Jul 2019
This webinar discussed young people’s experiences leaving care in Victoria and provided two examples of promising practices in New South Wales.
Short article May 2019
This short article summarises key messages from recent public inquiries about supporting young people leaving out-of-home care.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Short article Jul 2018
We compiled recent resources and short articles that explore the intersection between the child protection and youth justice systems in Australia.
Family Matters article Aug 1994
This article describes the policy measures in the Federal Government's May 1994 White Paper 'Working Nation' as they affect young people in terms of labour market prospects and their meaning for young people's transitions to independence.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
This paper aims to identify best-practice strategies for breastfeeding support in the Australian workplace.
Family Matters article Feb 2007
The purpose of this article is to reflect on some of the work of the Pathways to Prevention project, particularly as it has involved the local Indigenous population.
Practice guide May 2008
This Wrap includes the historical and contemporary aspects of sexual assault as they impact on Indigenous people
Practice guide Apr 2014
Helem Yumba Central Queensland Healing Centre is a community organisation in Rockhampton, Queensland, which offers support and counselling services