Family Matters article Sep 1998
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Family Matters article Jun 1998
Child abuse prevention: NSW framework
This article discusses the launch of the new NSW Child Abuse Prevention Framework, designed to help policy and decision makers develop comprehensive plans to prevent child abuse and neglect.
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Family Matters article Jun 2009
A contribution to research and development in the carer support sector
This paper summarises the findings of a project to review the literature on effective caring that was carried out as part of a larger body of work by one research centre working in the area of carer needs assessment.
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Family Matters article Mar 2009
"Think child, think family"
This article suggests it is vital to tap potential of the powerful evidence that now exists on the serious immediate and long-term risks posed to children from parental substance dependence, mental health problems and domestic violence, and the high prevalence of such problems among families involved with statutory child protection systems.
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Family Matters article Sep 2008
Enhancing service systems for protecting children
Family Matters article on child protection reform in Australia
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Family Matters article Apr 2008
Some aspects of the early history of child protection in Australia
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Family Matters article Jun 2007
Caring about sexual assault: The effects of sexual assault on families, and the effects on victim/survivors of family responses to sexual assault
This article considers the effects on the families of adult sexual assault victims, and how the reactions and responses of family members can help or hinder the victim's recovery.
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Family Matters article Sep 2004
Opinion
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Family Matters article Dec 2003
Overview: Ageing issues for Australian families
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Family Matters article Dec 2003
Australia's ageing yet diverse population
This article outlines the changing size and structure of Australia's population, the components of population growth and ageing, and projections for the next 100 years.