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Guide

Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children living with disability


This series of tip sheets has been co-designed with Aboriginal families who care for children living with disability. It is primarily designed for non-Indigenous workers supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families where a child is living with disability.
Report

Insights into hardship and disadvantage in Perth, Western Australia: the 100 Families WA report


Inspired by Auckland City Mission’s Family 100 project, the 100 Families WA project sought to gain a deep understanding of the lived experience of entrenched disadvantage in Perth, Western Australia. This report outlines the research findings.
Report

A family stimulus: supporting children, families and the economy through the pandemic


This paper makes the case for a "family stimulus" – a much-needed boost to the income of hard-hit families through the social security system and targeted investment in childcare to ensure the continued functioning of the sector. This will put cash directly into the hands of families and provide a stimulus for the economy, whilst...
Briefing paper

Navigating support systems


This is the third in a series of bulletins to communicate findings on particular issues and experiences facing families. This bulletin is focused on the support systems families navigate, including formal (service) supports and informal supports such as friends and community.
Briefing paper

Engaging marginalised and vulnerable families


This Policy Brief explores the evidence regarding improving access to services for marginalised and vulnerable families with young children, and how families can best be engaged and supported. Why is this issue important? While most families of young children are well supported socially and make good use of services, some do not (Carbone et al...