Policy and practice paper May 2016
Supported playgroups for parents and children
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Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.
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Policy and practice paper May 2016
Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.
Short article Jun 2016
It's important to teach young people to discuss, negotiate and articulate their own sexual desires and boundaries, and to respect those of others.
Practice guide Jun 2016
An overview of cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and principles to support effective practice responses
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?
Research report Aug 2016
Explores the behaviour of separated parents by exploring the psychology of post-separation parental disputes and then interrogating three data sets.
Short article Sep 2016
What can be learned from the death of a child and how can preventable death or serious injury be avoided in the future?
Commissioned report Sep 2016
A majority of Australian children are spending more than the recommended two-hour daily limit for screen time.
Commissioned report Oct 2016
Around 43 per cent of children under the age of 13 grow up in complex families.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2016
Examines Australian and international research to identify key areas of support that may help young people successfully transition from care
Practice guide Nov 2016
An overview of what we know, and what needs to be better understood, about children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care