This report for the South Australia Department for Education and Child Development is volume 6 of 'Child Abuse And Neglect: A Socio-legal Study of Mandatory Reporting in Australia'. This study aims to explore trends in the reporting of child abuse and neglect by different reporter groups in every Australian state and territory, in the context...

This report for the Western Australia Department for Child Protection and Support is volume 9 of 'Child Abuse And Neglect: A Socio-legal Study of Mandatory Reporting in Australia'. This study aims to explore trends in the reporting of child abuse and neglect by different reporter groups in every Australian state and territory, in the context...

Define's and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of delivering child/family welfare services in Australia. Summary This paper aims to define and clarify what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of delivering child/family welfare services in Australia. Exposure to traumatic life events such as child abuse, neglect and domestic violence is...

In this interview, some of the leading stakeholders in the Child Aware Local Initiative give their views on what 'child aware' means to them.

ICPS aims to enhance the well-being of children, young people and families through quality research, evaluation, training and community education. The Research Update aims to keep stakeholders informed about the projects we are undertaking. The December 2015 update provides information on the following current research projects: