Commissioned report Jun 2019
Timely decision making and outcomes for children in out-of-home care
A ‘quick scoping review’ of research evidence about timely decision making for children and young people who've entered the child protection system.
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Commissioned report Jun 2019
A ‘quick scoping review’ of research evidence about timely decision making for children and young people who've entered the child protection system.
Media release Nov 2019
Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren says delays in Australia's family law system are ‘unacceptable’.
Short article Apr 2016
This article outlines how to choose an outcomes measurement tool, and provides links to established examples for use with children and families.
Short article May 2016
This article outlines some key considerations for using qualitative methods in program evaluation.
Short article Jul 2016
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
Short article Aug 2016
Findings from a large research study on Australia's family law system tell a complicated story.
Practice guide Mar 2021
This resource has tips and key considerations for managers wanting to help build an organisational culture where evidence and evaluation are valued.
Webinar May 2022
Hear the lessons learned and insights gained from the practitioners and evaluators involved in the Volunteer Family Connect program.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article explores the concept of choice among mothers who voluntarily relinquish their child for adoption.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article summarises the key findings from the AIFS study into the role, use and efficacy of Independent Children's Lawyers.