Practice guide Sep 2009
Homelessness and sexual assault
This Wrap considers the needs of victim/survivors of sexual assault who are also experiencing homelessness
Practice guide Sep 2009
This Wrap considers the needs of victim/survivors of sexual assault who are also experiencing homelessness
Family Matters article Jun 2009
Family Matters opinion piece on sole-parent families
Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
Discusses the child protection system in Australia, legislation and policy frameworks, child welfare ideology, and key challenges and possible future
Policy and practice paper Sep 2008
An overview of the research literature on the outcomes of children raised in families with multiple problems including parental substance misuse.
Family Matters article Sep 2008
Family Matters article
Policy and practice paper Jun 2008
Explores the relationship between housing affordability, housing stress, and mental health and wellbeing.
Family Matters article Jun 2008
Recent reforms to the family law and Child Support Scheme systems in Australia emphasise the importance of shared parental responsibility after separation and the best interests of the child, and stress the key themes of: joint financial responsibility; substantial child contact with each parent where possible; shared decision-making by parents; and, assistance to reduce conflict and improve communication between separated parents.
Policy and practice paper May 2008
Examines bullying and its impact on young people’s health and wellbeing, and the significance of family relationships in dealing with bullying.
Family Matters article Apr 2008
This article describes the history and development of the Parenting Orders Program in Australia, and discusses the findings of an evaluation of one of these programs.
Research report Feb 2008
Provides an overview of fertility trends and their potential implications for Australia, as well as key current government policies and schemes