From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
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.
This study aimed to identify subgroups within the OHC population that share similar patterns of OHC placements across age and to describe these subgroups' distinct family and placement characteristics.
In 2024, PROJECT ROCKIT expanded its youth-driven and participatory approaches by establishing the NATIONAL YOUTH COLLECTIVE. This initiative grew from projects developed within the organisation during COVID-19, supported by the PROJECT ROCKIT Foundation and nearly two decades of experience working collaboratively with young people. The NATIONAL YOUTH COLLECTIVE was formed through an application process designed to include a diverse range of young people, ensuring their lived experiences could shape the organisation's work. In April, 32 young Australians aged 12–21 came together to explore new possibilities for the future. This document showcases the first 8 months of their efforts.
This LSAC snapshot examines factors that are associated with a reduced or increased likelihood of young Australians experiencing sexual harassment. These findings can help policy makers and service providers identify subgroups of young people that could be at greater risk, so that protective factors can be strengthened.
This ANROWS guide outlines key actions for consistent and effective policy responses for children and young people experiencing violence, who are often overlooked by the systems and services meant to support their safety.
