From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
This report by Anglicare Australia examines long-term unemployment in Australia, particularly for mature-age job seekers who struggle to secure entry-level jobs needed for re-establishment in the labor market. The data shows that individuals in the highest needs category for employment support spend an average of five years within the system, with low prospects of re-entering the labor market. The report proposes interventions targeting both the demand and supply sides, aiming to create work opportunities and enhance job readiness for better outcomes.
This report from the Australian Institute for Family Studies evaluates the In-Home Care program, which aimed to support early childhood education and care for specific cohorts. It finds that while the program reached its target groups, a shortage of qualified educators hindered its ability to meet demand, posing financial viability concerns. These findings highlight the need for addressing educator shortages to ensure the program's effectiveness and sustainability.
ANROWS has released the findings of their 'Voices' national project, focusing on the experiences of victims, survivors, and perpetrators of violence in seeking help from services. This study identifies critical gaps in service responses and interventions, providing valuable research papers and panel discussions for practitioners to enhance their understanding and address these issues effectively.
The Parenting Research Centre has released the latest Parenting Today in Victoria survey results, indicating that many parents are facing mental health challenges and neglecting self-care. Despite this, the majority still find parenting rewarding, emphasising the need for family service practitioners to support parents' well-being while recognising their dedication.
The CREATE Foundation has released a report on the transition from out-of-home care for young people, addressing the challenges and key issues they face, including education, health, accommodation, and family relationships. This valuable resource equips family service practitioners with insights to better support young individuals navigating the leaving care process.
The Australian National University's Centre for Social Research and Methods evaluated the 2018 national reforms to early childhood education and care. The findings indicate modest improvements in childcare affordability for low and middle-income families, but limited impact on workforce participation. These insights are valuable for family service practitioners to understand the outcomes of the reforms and tailor their support accordingly.
This Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health study provides valuable insights for practitioners in child and family services. It examines child protection contact among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children in South Australia and reveals a higher likelihood compared to non-CALD children. Practitioners can benefit from this research as it emphasises the importance of targeting support within the child protection system to address the specific challenges that CALD children and their families face.
The Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) conducted by Haslam et al. (2023) provides the first nationally representative data on the prevalence of child maltreatment in Australia. Results indicate alarmingly high prevalence rates of various forms of child maltreatment, emphasising the need for trauma-informed care in child and family services to address its complex impact on children's wellbeing.
In this presentation, Occupational Therapist Stephanie Nelson explores our sensory system, including how we take in information about the world around us, how our brain processes this information, and the impact it can have on function and emotional regulation when things don't go quite right. She will also discuss the impact that trauma and chronic stress can have on sensory processing.
