Young people ignored in the bid to stop bullying
There is a disconnect between young people’s perspectives and how school bullying is treated in practice and policy in Australia, a leading expert has warned. “School […]
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Launch of unique child protection course
Child protection workers in South Australia now have access to a unique course to build on their expertise when working directly with families experiencing domestic and […]
National Obesity Strategy doesn’t go far enough
The Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032 is better late than never however it lacks clear direction and disregards an existing model that was ripe for […]
Help for domestic and family violence workers
Improving respect and conditions for the “invisible” workforce tackling domestic and family violence will be the subject of intensive examination by Flinders University researchers, thanks to […]
Hidden homeless ‘need safe housing’
Young women and mothers with children can be a hidden part of society’s homelessness problem. Many young people cycle in and out of homelessness as they […]
Empower men to resist violence: report
A report has confirmed the value of a reflective approach for working with men who use violence against women and children, that encourages men to explore […]
Domestic violence puts children at risk
With one in four Australian women affected by family and domestic violence, a new initiative is targeting front-line health and welfare workers working with families and […]
Review of child abuse systems in SA
Social work experts at Flinders will lead a major new review of South Australian child protection systems to tackle child abuse and neglect. The State Government […]
Rural women delay seeking help for domestic violence
As White Ribbon Day approaches, a study of Australian women in regional, rural and remote locations has shown they tend to experience longer periods of domestic […]