Resource sheet Aug 2022
Australian child protection legislation
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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"
Short article Apr 2020
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article summarises a review of rates of therapy use among children disclosing sexual abuse, and what might improve engagement with therapy.
Webinar Apr 2024
This webinar will discuss how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their ‘village’ and promote infant and toddler mental health.
Short article Sep 2022
Explains why adult mental health clients might not disclose their sexual abuse histories and summarises strategies to assist with effective enquiry.
Webinar Jun 2022
This webinar explores issues that can arise when families are engaged with intersecting systems of child protection, family violence and family law.
Short article Apr 2020
We describe powers of attorney arrangements, how these arrangements may protect older people from financial abuse, and acknowledge the risks of abuse.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2017
This paper presents a review of available literature on problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours exhibited in young people.
Practice guide Apr 2017
Practical guidance for involving children in child-safe organisations, based on what children and young people have said themselves