Family services
Alternative labels
Family support services
Family support
Discussion paper
Systems change theory and practice: a brief review and practical insights
This discussion paper offers a summary of recently published literature and key theories about systems change and evaluation. It includes several case studies of programs and organisations to illustrate how they have applied theory. For those seeking a deeper dive into systems thinking and change, the authors have included links to references and other relevant...
Research Summary
Key findings from the Pathways to Homelessness report
This FACSIAR Summary outlines key findings from the 2021 Pathways to Homelessness report.
Report
New ways for our families
This report presents the results of a literature review and the findings from the initial cycles of action research conducted with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander chief investigators, community researchers and practitioners working in eight community-controlled child and family services across Queensland.
Report
Future-proofing safety
The Centre for Family Research and Evaluation has recently commenced 'Future-proofing Safety', a major research project examining how family violence in Victoria has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This first interactive report includes three organisational case studies, each exploring family violence service data before and during COVID-19.
Report
Adoptions Australia 2020–21
This report covers the latest data on adoptions of Australian children and children from overseas, and highlights important trends in the number of adoptions dating back to 1996–97.