Resource sheet Jan 2017
Web resources: Grandparents
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This page contains selected web resources relating to grandparents.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to grandparents.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
In this paper, international and Australian research on children’s wellbeing and the views of young people in care are reviewed
Family Matters article Apr 2011
This article discusses the wealth of material on adoption in Australia, which include historical records, analyses of historical practices, case studies, expert opinions, personal testimony provided to two parliamentary inquiries, but the limited empirical research on the issue of past-adoption practices and its impact on those involved.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2006
Provides an evidence base to inform decision-making in the area of pre-employment screening checks for child-related employment
Practice guide Jul 2013
This paper focuses on the design and delivery of trauma-informed and trauma-specific children's services and care.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Looks at what kind of training would assist in providing safe, nurturing care and continuity of cultural needs for children in care
Policy and practice paper Nov 2011
In this Issues Paper, therapeutic residential care is described and contrasted with other models of out-of-home care.
Research report Jun 1999
This report argues that the Looking After Children approach may have measurable benefits for child care services in Australia
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with 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.