Research report Feb 1992
Adoption law in Australia
This document briefly outlines changes to the adoption scene in Australia in recent years
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Research report Feb 1992
This document briefly outlines changes to the adoption scene in Australia in recent years
Family Matters article Aug 1992
This article traces recent changes in youth income support conditions, and highlights what they imply about independence of, and responsibility for, young people, and argues that the changes convey negative messages to young people about the value society places on them.
Research report Dec 1984
This paper gives a brief overview of the changing relationship between school and family in Australia
Short article Nov 2017
Violence against child protection workers has negative effects on their health and wellbeing, but more research is needed to understand its impacts.
Research report Apr 1984
Discusses the appropriateness of adoption as a way of establishing the legal status and family relationships of stepchildren and stepparents
Webinar Oct 2017
This webinar focused on developing practical strategies to create safe and inclusive environments for children with disability.
Family Matters article Jun 1999
Short article May 2018
The MacKillop Family Services conference focused on what can be learned from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reviews evaluation studies on parental educational engagement in Australia and presents case studies on several programs.
Family Matters article Dec 2012
Family Matters article