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Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved

Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed

Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training

Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused

People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice

Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice

Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing

Each year many Australian children experience the separation or divorce of their parents or primary caregivers. Although difficult and marked by significant changes, children’s experience of parental separation doesn’t have to be distressing or traumatic. Parents can influence their children’s experience of both the separation process and post-separation life.

Complex trauma in early childhood is distinct from other kinds of trauma. It can manifest in ways which affect body and brain development, and lead to poor long-term outcomes if not addressed. Early identification and support, including through trauma-informed practice, is critical to supporting infants and children who have experienced complex trauma.

Supporting infant and child mental health can be both extremely rewarding and challenging for practitioners working with families.

Findings from Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health, 2013–21

By listening and learning from ten families in their lived environments, this ethnographic research brings to the surface the stark challenges of accessing safe and suitable transport for children with disability in Australia.

Australian views on what makes a family – research paper

Findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study – Brief Report 2023

Independent review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme – FINAL REPORT DECEMBER 2023

Intimate partner violence is never the victim’s fault

This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children’s (0-5) engagement in nature play

Practice guide | September 2023

PlayTogether provides free direct one on-one support for all children, families and carers living with a disability, developmental delay or medical concern to join, participate and feel welcomed in a community playgroup.

The report, which forms part of AIFS’ longitudinal study, Ten to Men, found that over time, lower levels of social support were associated with greater depressive symptoms while greater depressive symptoms were associated with lower self-perceived social support.

Involving Children in Evaluation

A review of Australian children and young people’s learning – September 2024

CFCA Practice Guide – Technology Facilitated Coercive Control

This report focuses on how to improve services and supports for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse

Mallee Family Care, the Facilitating Partner of the Communities for Children initiative across the Swan Hill LGA , in partnership with the Mallee Family Care Research team, conducted a community needs assessment over many months, with the needs analysis report finalised in May, 2025.