Community-based family services
Journal article
Awareness and use of family planning methods among iTaukei women in Fiji and New Zealand
This research examined iTaukei women's awareness and practice of family planning methods. The research was conducted in New Zealand and Fiji to ascertain differences in behaviour within the context of changing developmental settings.
Report
Aboriginal parenting programs: review of case studies
AbSec has undertaken a limited review of parenting supports that aim to build the parenting capacities of Aboriginal parents. Specifically, six case studies have been developed reporting on the organisation and parenting program(s) delivered including the dynamics of service delivery, the rationale for program and organisation development, and the successes and shortcomings.
Report
Reunification for children in out-of-home care - Part 1: How long does it take and which children are reunified?
This paper describes the number of children entering and leaving care and time taken to reunification. It describes child and family factors that make it more or less likely that reunification will occur.
Report
Reunification for children in out-of-home care - Part 2: Reunification success rates and the consequences of reunification failure
The safe reunification of children in out-of-home care with their families is the policy priority in every Australian state. However knowledge and research in this area is very limited. This summary outlines research on reunification success rates and the consequences of reunification failure.
Technical report
Parenting today in Victoria: technical report - May 2017
This report sets out the background, methodology and findings from the 2016 administration of the Parenting Today in Victoria survey involving 2600 parents of children aged zero through 18 years, residing in the state of Victoria.