Family Matters article Sep 2008
Enhancing service systems for protecting children
Family Matters article on child protection reform in Australia
Family Matters article Sep 2008
Family Matters article on child protection reform in Australia
Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
Draws substantially from the Research Use in Australian Child and Family Welfare project
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 Dec 2008
Prepared by the NCPC, AIFS, with the assistance of the Children, Youth and Families Unit, AIHW
Family Matters article Mar 2009
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.
Policy and practice paper Mar 2009
Examines the role of pro-relationship behaviours, specifically forgiveness and sacrifice, in repairing and maintaining couple relationships.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2009
A survey of research projects by Family Relationship Centres, their concerns, usefulness of reflective practice and experience of research.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2009
Explores the issues involved in applying a public health approach together with a human rights perspective to healing and protecting infants.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2009
A review of research and its application to family relationship services
Practice guide Nov 2009
This paper outlines different evaluation types, identifies the key elements to developing a rigorous evaluation and highlights possible limitations.