Short article Jan 2017
Why some children are more likely to go back into care than others
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.
Short article Jan 2017
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Shortcomings raised by participants in relation to assessment procedures when used to assess potential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers
Family Matters article Aug 1993
This article describes some of the Community Development Employment Projects Scheme (CDEP) work initiatives taking place in Woorabinda, a thriving remote Aboriginal community about 170 km south-west of Rockhampton in Queensland's central highlands.
Family Matters article Aug 1992
This article considers innovations in the organised care of both children and elderly family members during working hours for workers with family responsibilities.
Family Matters article Aug 1993
This paper examines work-related child care in four localities of Melbourne: Berwick, Werribee, Box Hill and inner Melbourne, drawing from the Australian Institute of Family Studies' survey of Australian Living Standards.
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.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Short article May 2019
This short article summarises key messages from recent public inquiries about supporting young people leaving out-of-home care.
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.