This briefing paper reveals new data which shows millions of children living in war zones or forced to flee as refugees will require support to address mental illness caused by war. At least 24 million children require some form of mental health support to deal with conditions such as severe depression or anxiety, and severe...

This brief presents an analysis of children who were reported to the NSW child protection system in 2016–2017 as being at risk of significant harm (ROSH), and had at least one teenage parent at the time of the report. The data analysed was from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice client information system relating...

This paper outlines key findings from an evaluation of the IDFVS, undertaken by researchers from the University of New South Wales. The evaluation found that the program has filled a major gap in the service system by providing services to women still living with violence. Participation in the program also improved client wellbeing.

This issues paper highlights opportunities within existing domestic and family violence law and policy to prevent and respond to individuals impacted by forced marriage. It identifies possibilities for reshaping government and civil society responses to forced marriage.

This study suggests that developing culturally appropriate responses to Indigenous domestic and family violence (DFV) and improving integration between housing and DFV and child protection services should reduce the rates of Indigenous women's injury and death, as well as rates of Indigenous children's out-of-home care.