Children Australia is an open-access journal publishing evidence, research and commentary for the child, youth and family services

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Expert by experience - Published 19 December 2025

C. O’Sullivan, S. Bessell, Bob, Crescent Moon, Orange Sharpie, Sam.

Learning in and beyond school

Original Research - Published 19 December 2025

W. Bunston OAM, M. Long, M. Frederico AM, S. Ware, A. O’Brien.

The impact of using an infant and child-led therapeutic approach in providing in situ consultations and transferable learnings to key workers working with families identified as at risk: A retrospective Australian study

Expert by experience - Published 19 December 2025

S. Bessell, C. O’Sullivan, Ahmed, Aaliyah, Jonathan, Lilyjana, Tru.

Learning for a healthy life now and in the future

Review - Published 8 December 2025

M. McVeigh.

A literature review of therapeutic intervention with young survivors of violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect

Original Research - Published 21 November 2025

C. Reid, S. Caines, C. Sofra, A. Ingham, S. Keogh, L. Aberdeen.

Exploring principles of trauma-informed care to strengthen service delivery for parents of children with complex support needs

Commentary - Published 16 November 2025

J. Chalmers, J. Cartmel.

The importance of listening to children’s voices in family law: A framework for practice

Original Research - Published 2 October 2025

H. Wainwright, H. Skouteris, A. Melder, S. Morris, N. Halfpenny, H. Morris.

Exploration phase: Improving transition planning in residential out-of-home care

Original Research - Published 3 September 2025

C. Boyd, G. Mercer, A. Day, R. Pilkington, C. Malvaso.

Trauma-informed youth justice case management: A policy audit and survey of staff perspectives

Just accepted - Abstract available

Commentary

A. Hollonds.

What will it take to make child safety, rights and wellbeing a priority in Australia?

Original Research

E. Rees, B. Mathews, C. Townson.

Practitioners’ views on training and systemic barriers to deal with child sexual exploitation in residential care: Results of a qualitative study