From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
This guide provides a quick overview of the Victorian MARAM framework and key changes brought in to support the introduction of the framework. This guide links users to additional resources and outlines challenges of the MARAM implementation in Victoria.
Fact sheet about harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people aimed at parents and carers which covers: what is normal sexual behaviour in children and young people? When is sexual behaviour in children and young people harmful? What do I do if my child is displaying these behaviours?
This study surveyed 232 foster carers in Australia to assess the support and training received in areas like infant nutrition, feeding, sleeping, and attachment.
This article uses two paradigmatic case studies to build on the theories of intergenerational and collective trauma to argue that dissociation should be a key target of prevention strategies for gender-based violence.
This AIFS webinar, produced in partnership with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), explores emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment.
Drawing on qualitative data from practice seminars and interviews, this analysis highlights the complexity of children’s needs before, during, and after Supervised Contact (SC). Strengthening collaborative practices is essential to help children understand SC and their relationships.
This paper examines the variations in extended out-of-home care programs across Australia. The study maps the existing policies, focusing on eligibility, funding adequacy and the terminology used.
This evaluation report by Caz McLean evaluates the Creative Art Therapy (CAT) Program by Family Access Network (FAN), which provides therapeutic support to LGBTIQA+ young people and pregnant/parenting young people impacted by family violence and homelessness. The program, funded by the Paul Ramsay Foundation and Family Safety Victoria, aims to decrease wait times for therapeutic support, provide access to LGBTIQA+ lived experience workers, and offer no-cost support to those in financial distress.
This report reviews evidence-based practices in schools supporting children in out-of-home care.
