Resource sheet Aug 2022
Australian child protection legislation
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
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Resource sheet Aug 2022
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
Resource sheet Feb 2023
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
Resource sheet Apr 2023
A list of national and state/territory helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents
Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities
Resource sheet Aug 2021
Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children
Resource sheet Apr 2015
Programs that have been assessed as promising programs for the purpose of the Communities for Children Facilitating Partners 30-50% requirement.
Submission Oct 2015
The gender gap in superannuation balances of Australian men and women approaching retirement.
Submission Jan 2023
AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the Provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022.
Resource sheet Dec 2022
This resource sheet explores how we understand social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people experiencing challenges with social relationships and connections.
Submission Nov 2023
This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history in undertaking research on the leave-taking and employment of new parents, reporting on parental employment trends, and has ongoing involvement in the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.3 We recognise the importance of a paid parental leave scheme that provides families with options for taking time out of employment to nurture infants and young children, while maintaining a longer-term connection to employment.