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… in the number of adoptions dating back to 1995–96. Data cover characteristics of adopted children, their parents and … in the number of adoptions dating back to 1995–96. Data cover characteristics of adopted children, their parents and … in the number of adoptions dating back to 1995–96. Data cover characteristics of adopted children, their parents and …
… The full Terms of Reference can be found at Appendix 1 and cover a range of topics such as: • The pathways, … and young people in OOHC across the country. The standards cover key areas, including: In more recent years, the new … living. There are also 11 further standards which cover casework practice to support care, people who work in …
… of agency support, preplacement training, money to cover placement expenses, and a good match between the carer … of agency support, preplacement training, money to cover placement expenses, and a good match between the carer …
… in different out-of-home care institutions. Contributions cover a broad spectrum of current research findings … in different out-of-home care institutions. Contributions cover a broad spectrum of current research findings …
Child protection services aim to protect children from abuse and neglect in family settings. In 2019–20, 1 in every 33 Australian children—or 174,700 children—received child protection services, a similar rate to 2018–19 (AIHW forthcoming 2021).
Child abuse and neglect can take place behind closed doors, so it is difficult to know how often it occurs. Data on child protection services does not necessarily give an accurate picture of how many children are being abused or neglected, but can provide insight into how often suspected child abuse and neglect is detected.
Suspicions about…
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Of the substantial literature on interventions to improve the poor health of children in out of home care, little focuses on lifestyle factors such as physical activity. This review identifies if physical activity interventions are effective for this population, and if so which type of activity and for what health outcomes. A systematic review of 14 social science and physical activity databases was conducted in November 2019. Included articles examined the effect of a physical activity intervention on any health or wellbeing outcome, for children or adolescents under 20 years of…
Family Matters – Strong communities. Strong culture. Stronger children. is Australia’s national campaign to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people grow up safe and cared for in family, community and culture. Family Matters aims to eliminate the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care within a generation, by 2040.
The Family Matters reports set out what governments are doing to turn the tide on over-representation and the outcomes for children and their families. The reports contribute to efforts to change the…
… in this special issue The articles in this special issue cover a range of issues, including children's developmental … in this special issue The articles in this special issue cover a range of issues, including children's developmental …
… is distinct from broader child or family services that cover prevention, early inter- vention, and support, often … is distinct from broader child or family services that cover prevention, early inter- vention, and support, often …
… guidance with the research of scientific literature. Front cover story The authors asked an Aboriginal foster family of … of the children in care, who must remain anonymous. BAck cover story The authors asked an Aboriginal foster child to … investment in support and services that enable carers to cover the increasing cost of living expenses, outside school …