Resources

  This article reports on the findings from the first stage of a research project that is exploring whether it is possible to create a decision-making framework for children's matters that is structurally simply, responsive to children's developmental needs, and capable of application by each of...

This article argues that the unacceptable risk test, as applied in cases where there are allegations of child sexual abuse against a parent, deserves reconsideration in light of the introduction of s 60CC(2A). The article sets out briefly the judicial exposition of the 'unacceptable risk' test and...

This paper discusses whether and to what extent the substantive reforms made to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) by the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Act 2011 (Cth) are achieving their objective of providing 'better protection for children and families at risk...

This report from ASCA examines the economic costs of child abuse in later life and argues for it to be seen as a mainstream public health issue.

Mi Networks is an initiative of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia designed to connect people to information on mental illness and services.

ANROWS Footprints is a new publication focussing on research, and policy and practice initiatives addressing violence against women & their children.

The AASW has prepared an information sheet aimed at assisting internationally trained social workers to begin developing culturally aware approaches.

This report finds that people of CALD backgrounds were less aware of legal aid services, while people with disabilities were significantly more aware.

Dr Hayley Fisher explores the interaction between institutional support, repartnering and the economic impact of relationship breakdown.

There were 118,962 marriages registered and 47,638 divorces granted in Australia in 2013, according to the latest ABS statistics.