Research report Feb 1992
Adoption law in Australia
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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
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Presents participants’ views on main barriers and incentives that influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ decision to become a carer
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Common characteristics of the organisations’ programs and services that we profiled are outlined. Covers organisational practice and service delivery.
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.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2004
This paper provides a review of legislation and services delivered to Indigenous communities in Canada, the United States and New Zealand.
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.
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.
Webinar May 2019
This webinar discussed recent research on the social and economic benefits of extending care to young people transitioning to adulthood.
Research report May 2014
This AIFS book explore some of the complexities of the child and family issues facing those working in social policy and legal systems