FACSIAR publications
Includes full and short summaries of analysis and research reports, formerly known as FACSIAR reports.
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Supporting young people involved with child protection services who are at risk of self-harm and suicide - Findings from the NSW Child Development Study - March 2024 - Evidence to Action Note
This Evidence to Action Note reports research findings which show that young people with child protection contact or in out-of-home care are at higher risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation. It also has information for [...]
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Aboriginal-led early support programs for Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities: A Review of the Evidence Base - Full Report - October 2023
This evidence review by Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources Pty Ltd identifies and culturally appraises documented evidence about Aboriginal-led child, family and community early support programs and services available across Australia, and describes eight common features [...]
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Aboriginal-led early support programs for Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities: A Review of the Evidence Base - Evidence to Action Note - October 2023
This Evidence to Action Note reports findings from the evidence review by Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources Pty Ltd which identifies and culturally appraises evidence about Aboriginal-led child, family and community early support programs, and describes [...]
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Australian Child Maltreatment Study finds strong links between maltreatment and mental health disorders in young people - January 2024 - FACSIAR Evidence to Action Note
This paper presents findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) on the impact of abuse and neglect on youth mental health. It includes a checklist for caseworkers on how to best support a child [...]
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DCJ Caseworker Dashboard September 2023
Overview of key quarterly DCJ Caseworker Dashboard statistics report (September 2023)
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What factors impact placement stability for children in out-of-home care? Key findings from the evidence - July 2023 - FACSIAR Summary
This FACSIAR Summary provides an overview from recent research of the key factors that impact on the stability of a child's placement and includes findings from the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS).
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The Australian Child Maltreatment Study shows a large proportion of Australians experience maltreatment as children - June 2023 - FACSIAR Summary
This FACSIAR Summary reports on key findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, the first national study of the prevalence of child maltreatment in Australia. The Study presents important new evidence for policy and practice [...]
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Which programs improve school readiness for vulnerable children? – Findings from a rapid review evidence? – February 2023 – Evidence to Action Note
This Evidence to Action note presents key findings from a rapid evidence scan carried out by Western Sydney University into programs that improve school readiness for vulnerable children aged 0-6 years.
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Which programs reduce maltreatment and improve safety for vulnerable children – Findings from a rapid review evidence? – February 2023 – Evidence to Action Note
This Evidence to Action note presents key findings from a rapid evidence scan carried out by Western Sydney University into programs that reduce maltreatment and improve safety for vulnerable children aged 0-5 years.
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Evidence Bank Rapid Review: A Rapid Evidence Review of Early Childhood Programs to Reduce Harm and Maltreatment and Improve School Readiness
This report details the findings of two rapid evidence reviews undertaken by Western Sydney University in 2021 to build the body of evidence about reducing harm and/or maltreatment for vulnerable children aged 0-5 years and [...]