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Australian Institute of Family Studies

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AIFS
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Protecting Australia's children research audit (1995–2010): Final report


The purpose of this audit is to identify, describe and disseminate information about Australian research projects undertaken during the 1995-2010 period on topics relating to the protection of children. The purpose of this audit is to identify, describe and disseminate information about Australian research projects (including program evaluations) undertaken during the 1995-2010 period on topics...
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Walking the talk: facilitating evaluation in a service environment


This article examines methods used improve the ongoing monitoring and outcome evaluation of home-based foster care services.
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Parenting efficacy: how can service providers help?


Local community supports and resources, such as community-based parenting services, play an important role in building parenting efficacy and should be accessible for all parents. Local councils could provide information about these services through newsletters and advertisements. Interventions that focus on helping parents have better financial capacity and help in relieving financial pressures for them...
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Current trauma: the impact of adoption practices up till the early 1970s


Understanding the grief, loss and ongoing trauma associated with past practices is essential to be able to provide appropriate services to meet the needs of those affected. As past adoption practices cannot be 'undone', one of the steps in the journey for both mothers and children given up for adoption is the choice around reunion...
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The relationship between transport and disadvantage in Australia


This resource sheet provides information about how transport and disadvantage intersect and why some groups are especially vulnerable to transport disadvantage.