This study examines a regional Victorian parent support program to understand how trauma‑informed care was enabled or limited for parents of children with complex support needs. The findings highlight the need for clearer organisational policies, stronger workforce training, collaboration with trauma‑specific services and ongoing consultation with parents.

This resource summarises the evidence about the experiences of parents who were adopted as children. It discusses their experiences of parenthood and the impacts of parenthood on their identity, wellbeing and relationships with others. The paper also provides some considerations for practitioners and other professionals working with adult adoptee parents and their families.

This research looked at how Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) – the most expensive demand-side housing support program in Australia – affects low-income families who rent privately. This research helps to understand how effective CRA is at reducing disadvantage and improving wellbeing. It also shows how these effects pass to children of households that receive CRA.

This paper describes the current child mental health policy landscape in Victoria and at a federal level within Australia, to understand the extent to which mental health competence is targeted and families are currently utilised as a key influence. A range of policies aim to promote mental health competence but they could be improved by...

This study explores how families supported a person with disability moving into individualised specialist disability accommodation (SDA). Interviews revealed two key transitions: a care transition, involving shifts in practical and emotional support, and a relational transition, reflecting changes in family dynamics. While SDA offers benefits, families faced stress and adjustment challenges, highlighting the need for...