Family Matters article Mar 2000
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Family Matters article Sep 1999
National Families Strategy: Update
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Short article Sep 2020
Support during COVID-19 survey: What you told us
This short article summarises the findings from our Child, family and community welfare survey: Support during COVID-19.
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Media release Aug 2018
Fathers’ work-life balance affects children’s mental health
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
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Commissioned report Dec 2013
What works to improve Indigenous health?
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
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Policy and practice paper Dec 1995
Update on child sexual abuse
Current issues of child sexual abuse, perpetrator characteristics, the "backlash" against child abuse, ritual abuse and prevention initiatives.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 1996
Intergenerational transmission of maltreatment
Review of the literature on intergenerational transmission of maltreatment, and whether and how maltreated children become abusive parents.
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Policy and practice paper Apr 2004
Child welfare approaches for Indigenous communities: International perspectives
This paper provides a review of legislation and services delivered to Indigenous communities in Canada, the United States and New Zealand.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2000
Exploring family violence: Links between child maltreatment and domestic violence
Exploration of the relationship between child maltreatment (especially child sexual abuse) and the experience or witnessing of domestic violence.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2011
Interagency collaboration: Part B. Does collaboration benefit children and families? Exploring the evidence
Investigates the relationship between collaboration and improved outcomes for children and families.