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Open-access peer-reviewed journal publishing articles that advance services for children, young people and families. Free to read, no author fees. Published by @cfecfw.bsky.social‬. www.childrenaustralia.org.au

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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Children Australia is thrilled to partner with ISPCAN 2026 and the Australian Childhood Foundation to invite submissions of original articles from ISPCAN 2026. More information at loom.ly/qgOjiSQ #YouthInCare #ISPCAN2026 #ChildWelfare @ispcan.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Call for papers: Assessing the impact of extended out-of-home care on the pathways and outcomes for young people transitioning from foster, kinship or residential care or other forms of care in Australia. More information: loom.ly/fVuOK48 #OOHC #OutOfHomeCare #CareLeavers #FosterCare
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New in #ChildrenAustralia: Innovative housing supports to prevent homelessness for young women transitioning from residential out-of-home care in Victoria: A case study of the Bridge It Cocoon program P. Mendes, K. Mackenzie, S. Morris doi.org/10.61605/cha_3107 #OOHC #CareLeaver #Housing
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Call for papers: Assessing the impact of extended out-of-home care on the pathways and outcomes for young people transitioning from foster, kinship or residential care or other forms of care in Australia. More information: loom.ly/fVuOK48 #OOHC #OutOfHomeCare #CareLeavers #FosterCare
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
New in #ChildrenAustralia: Cost-of-living and the mental health of Australian caregivers and their children: A national cross-sectional survey By Anna M. H. Price et al. doi.org/10.61605/cha_3084 #CostOfLiving #FamilyWellbeing #Poverty #SocialDeterminants #MentalHealth @mcri.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
New in #ChildrenAustralia: Scaling Child and Family Hubs: From special projects to system-wide integrated care for children and families experiencing disadvantage By Emma Sydenham et al. doi.org/10.61605/cha_3079 #EarlyChildhood @ECEC @ChildAndFamilyHubs
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
New in #ChildrenAustralia: ‘Why was I left to deal with this all on my own?’ Becoming allies with children to prevent sexual abuse By Emma Rees doi.org/10.61605/cha_3102 #ChildSexualAbuse #Prevention #Allyship #ChildWelfare
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Children Australia is thrilled to partner with ISPCAN 2026 and the Australian Childhood Foundation to invite submissions of original articles from ISPCAN 2026. More information at childrenaustralia.org.au/journal/ne… #YouthInCare #ISPCAN2026 #ChildWelfare @ispcan.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
New in #ChildrenAustralia: Reunification therapy within the Australian Family Law system By Susan De Campo doi.org/10.61605/cha_3078 #FamilyLaw #ReunificationTherapy #ParentingArrangements
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
New in #ChildrenAustralia: ‘My whole role in the family was to be fine’: Exploring the lived experience of typically developing #Siblings of individuals with #NeurodevelopmentalDisability Jamie L. Chapman, Lynlee Howard-Payne and Mia Underwood doi.org/10.61605/cha_3078 #ChildWellbeing
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: From tokenism to transformation: Lived experience in child and family systems By @timbomoore.bsky.social, Dave Vicary and Sharon Bessell doi.org/10.61605/cha_3105 #LivedExperience #ChildRights #Participation
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Free to read: The impact of using an infant and child-led therapeutic approach for key workers working with families identified as at risk doi.org/10.61605/cha_3073 #InfantAndChildMentalHealth #FamilyTherapy #FamilyViolence #ChildrenAustralia latrobeuni.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: A literature review of therapeutic intervention with young survivors of violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect doi.org/10.61605/cha_3061 #TherapeuticIntervention #ChildAndFamilyServices
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Free in #ChildrenAustralia: Clearer signals, earlier action: Using data to make better decisions for children Elodie O'Connor, Jacqui McCann, Olivia Hilton, Sarah Gray, Alex Fischer, Lynne Millar and Sharon Goldfeld doi.org/10.61605/cha_3087 #EarlyChildhoodReform #EarlyYearsDataLogic
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
New in #ChildrenAustralia: Early childhood food and nutrition security: Policy pathways to reduce hunger By Bonnie Searle, Stephanie Chiang, Emma Sydenham, Sharon Bessell, Ros Sambell, Tara Day-Williams and Karen Thorpe doi.org/10.61605/cha_3078 #EarlyYears #FoodSecurity #ChildWellbeing
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Prof Daryl Higgins (he/him) @darylhiggins.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
theconversation.com/why-did-my-b... A compassionate and clear description to better understand what happens at this difficult time for families.
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Why did my baby die? I’m a pathologist. Here’s what I want you to know
Families understandably want to know why their baby died. A perinatal pathologist explains how they try to find out.
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Free in #ChildrenAustralia: Practitioners’ views on training and systemic barriers to deal with child sexual exploitation in residential care By Emma Rees, Ben Mathews and Conrad Townson doi.org/10.61605/cha_3071 #ChildSexualExploitation #ResidentialCare #ChildWelfare
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
📣Have your say for children and families ahead of the Victorian state election! Start the survey here: loom.ly/fy0rQVo Responses to our survey are open until May 10. #VictoriaVotes2026
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: Implementing Albo’s vision: Universal Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia By David N. Ansell doi.org/10.61605/cha_3085 #UniversalECEC #EarlyChildhoodEducationAndCare #EarlyChildhoodReform #Preschool #EarlyChildhoodCommission
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Free in #ChildrenAustralia: Clearer signals, earlier action: Using data to make better decisions for children Elodie O'Connor, Jacqui McCann, Olivia Hilton, Sarah Gray, Alex Fischer, Lynne Millar and Sharon Goldfeld doi.org/10.61605/cha_3087 #EarlyChildhoodReform #EarlyYearsDataLogic
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: Practitioners’ views on training and systemic barriers to deal with child sexual exploitation in residential care By Emma Rees, Ben Mathews and Conrad Townson doi.org/10.61605/cha_3071 #ChildSexualExploitation #ResidentialCare #ChildWelfare
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Vol. 47, Issue 2 of Children Australia is out now! Read all articles for free at childrenaustralia.org.au #OpenAccess #LivedExperience #Research #Review #Commentary #ChildrenAustralia
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: From tokenism to transformation: Lived experience in child and family systems By @timbomoore.bsky.social, Dave Vicary and Sharon Bessell doi.org/10.61605/cha_3105 #LivedExperience #ChildRights #Participation
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: What will it take to make child safety, rights and wellbeing a priority in Australia? By Anne Hollonds doi.org/10.61605/cha_3106 #ChildRights #ChildSafety #ChildWellbeing #EvidenceBasedPolicy
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
New & free to read: The impact of using an infant and child-led therapeutic approach for key workers working with families identified as at risk doi.org/10.61605/cha_3073 #InfantAndChildMentalHealth #FamilyTherapy #FamilyViolence #ChildrenAustralia latrobeuni.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
New & free to read: Learning for a healthy life now and in the future By Sharon Bessell, Cadhla O'Sullivan, Ahmed, Aaliyah, Jonathan, Lilyjana & Tru doi.org/10.61605/cha_3080 #Learning #Education #Community #School @anucrawfordschool.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
New & free to read: Learning in and beyond school By Cadhla O'Sullivan, Sharon Bessell, Bob, Crescent Moon, Orange Sharpie & Sam doi.org/10.61605/cha_3081 #Learning #Education #Community #School @anucrawfordschool.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: A literature review of therapeutic intervention with young survivors of violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect doi.org/10.61605/cha_3061 #TherapeuticIntervention #ChildAndFamilyServices
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: Exploring principles of trauma-informed care to strengthen service delivery for parents of children with complex support needs doi.org/10.61605/cha_3060 #ParentTrauma #TraumaInformed @unimelb.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Free to read: Exploration phase: Improving transition planning in residential out-of-home care doi.org/10.61605/cha_3054 #ResidentialCare #OOHC #ChildrenAustralia @monashuniversity.bsky.social @mackillopfs.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: Exploring principles of trauma-informed care to strengthen service delivery for parents of children with complex support needs doi.org/10.61605/cha_3060 #ParentTrauma #TraumaInformed @unimelb.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
New and free to read in #ChildrenAustralia: The importance of listening to children’s voices in family law: A framework for practice doi.org/10.61605/cha_3068 #FamilyLaw #ChildrensRights #ChildVoice #TraumaInformed @griffith.edu.au
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
This study makes key recommendations for reforms to transition planning for young people leaving residential #OOHC. Learn more at doi.org/10.61605/cha_3054 @monashuniversity.bsky.social @mackillopfs.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Free to read: Exploration phase: Improving transition planning in residential out-of-home care doi.org/10.61605/cha_3054 #ResidentialCare #OOHC #ChildrenAustralia @monashuniversity.bsky.social @mackillopfs.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🚨 Tickets on sale now! Together with Families, the Centre's annual Family Services Symposium is back on November 14, with tickets now available. Secure your spot today: loom.ly/0F35PT4 #TogetherWithFamilies2025 #FamilyServices
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Free to read in Children Australia: Exploring trust from the voices of Australian children, young people and care networks in the Mockingbird Family doi.org/10.61605/cha_3045 #FosterCare #KinshipCare #OutOfHomeCare @flindersuninews.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
New and free to read in Children Australia: Filicide: Implications of new research for practice doi.org/10.61605/cha_3053 #ChildSafety #FamilyServices #ChildWelfare #EvidencePractice monashuniversity.bsky.social deakinuniversity.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Free to read in Children Australia: After the election: What now for children in Australia? doi.org/10.61605/cha_3074 #EarlyChildhoodEducationAndCare #HealthCare #Housing #Poverty #HumanRights #CabinetMinisterForChildren @anucrawfordschool.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
New and free to read in Children Australia: Trauma-informed youth justice case management: A policy audit and survey of staff perspectives Carolyn Boyd, Gene Mercer, Andrew Day, Rhiannon Pilkington, Catia Malvaso. doi.org/10.61605/cha_3062 #TraumaInformedCare #YouthJustice #CaseManagement
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Children Australia @childrenaustralia.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your collaborative work with the child and family services sector at OPEN Symposium 2025!! outcomes.org.au/event/open-s...
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OPEN Symposium 2025: Call for Expressions of Interest - Outcomes, Practice and Evidence Network
Collaborative practice: Working in partnership with children and families EOIs open 13 August – close 2 September 2025 OPEN, an initiative of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family...
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
New and free to read in Children Australia: Responses of Jewish leadership to manifestations of institutional child sexual abuse: An analysis of two Australian public inquiries doi.org/10.61605/cha_3058 #ChildSafety #InstitutionalChildSexualAbuse #ChildWelfare
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
In one year, more than 13 000 unaccompanied kids asked homelessness services for help according to new data from AIHW. And over a decade, 520 kids known to have been homeless died - with suicide the leading cause of death. Listen: loom.ly/yDNX-n4 #youthhomelessness
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
New and free to read in Children Australia: Enhancing child safety within the Australian Jewish community: Exploring the role of a culturally specific safeguarding service doi.org/10.61605/cha_3042 #ChildSafety #SafeguardingService #ChildWelfare #ChildrenAustralia
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
⏰ Today’s the day! Nominations for the 2025 Media Awards close at midnight. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate journalism that listens, respects and empowers. 🔗 Enter now at loom.ly/yk2UDCQ #MediaAwards #LivedExperienceMatters #DeadlineDay
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
New and free to read in Children Australia: The promise of justice reinvestment for First Nations children and young people in Australia doi.org/10.61605/cha_3034 #JusticeReinvestment #YouthJustice #Community #EvidencePractice #ChildrenAustralia
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
New and free to read in Children Australia: A scoping review of the transition experiences and outcomes of young women leaving residential out-of-home care doi.org/10.61605/cha_3057 #FosterCare #KinshipCare #OutOfHomeCare @monashuniversity.bsky.social
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Children Australia @childrenaustralia.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
EOIs for OPEN Symposium 2025 close 2 September 2025. Event: 21–22 October (online) Share your work: loom.ly/HuWki9Q
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Children Australia @childrenaustralia.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Vol. 47, Issue 1 of Children Australia is out now! Read all articles for free at: childrenaustralia.org.au #ChildWelfare #OpenAccess #Research #ChildrenAustralia @timbomoore.bsky.social
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cfecfw.bsky.social @cfecfw.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
New and free to read in Children Australia: What survivors of child sexual abuse taught me about child safety, grace and the work of being sorry doi.org/10.61605/cha_3050 #ChildWelfare #ChildSafety #ChildWellbeing #ChildAbuse #ChildrenAustralia
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Children Australia @childrenaustralia.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Only a few hours left to register! Don’t miss out!
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