Research report Jun 1982
The rights of the child
Briefly surveys the history of the rights of the child, showing that the condition of children today is, generally speaking, far better
Research report Jun 1982
Briefly surveys the history of the rights of the child, showing that the condition of children today is, generally speaking, far better
Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
Examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Aboriginal and Torres people caring for children removed from their parents
Family Matters article Sep 2012
This article presents the outcomes of a study aiming to estimate the prevalence of Australian children's exposure to a range of potential family life difficulties.
Research report Apr 1984
A detailed analysis of the characteristics of the Piers- Harris Children's Self Concept Scale
Family Matters article Jun 2007
This article calls for child welfare to be at the forefront of civilised society, as well as discussing Australia's low ranking in child well being and the concept of "Modernity's paradox", where child outcomes and youth problems are worsening despite rising economic prosperity.
Policy and practice paper May 2014
Child Aware Approaches is a grassroots initiative to develop local approaches, actions and initiatives to keep children safe and well.
Webinar Nov 2015
What factors influence children’s and young people’s health and wellbeing? How can prevention and intervention strategies assist more effectively?
Research report Jul 1980
Stresses the social context of child rearing and challenges some standard assumptions concerning family arrangements for the pre-school child
Research report Jul 2005
This report works towards producing an evidence base concerning the efficacy of early childhood interventions in Australia
Family Matters article Dec 1993
This article on child development examines the nature of true intelligence, the elements of the growth of competence and how we might better stimulate the development of a child's many intelligences.