Family Policy and Research
Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA)
The Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA) site provides access to current information and resources to assist those working against sexual assault.
http://www.aifs.gov.au/acssa/
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS)
The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) collects and disseminates information on youth in Australia through this web site and its print publications. The ACYS was formerly known as the National Clearinghouse for Youth Studies or NCYS. The ACYS web site contains information about youth and youth research in Australia.
http://www.acys.info/
Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse (AFRC)
The Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse (AFRC) is an information and advisory unit focused on the enhancement of family relationships across the lifespan. The AFRC aims to collect and deliver the latest relevant research and best practice to family relationship service providers and practitioners across Australia.
http://www.aifs.gov.au/afrc/
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is an Australian Government statutory agency in the portfolio of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and is the Government's principal source of specialist research expertise on families. The Institute conducts research and communicates findings to policy makers, service providers and the broader community about factors that affect family wellbeing.
http://www.aifs.gov.au/
Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia (CAFCA)
The Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia (CAFCA) aims to improve access to current information and resources to assist those working in the field of early childhood and community development. CAFCA is managed by the Australian Institute of Family Studies as a resource for program workers, program managers, policy makers and researchers in the child and parenting support service area.
http://www.aifs.gov.au/cafca/
National Child Protection Clearinghouse (NCPC)
The National Child Protection Clearinghouse (NCPC) is an information, advisory and research unit focused on child abuse prevention, child protection and out-of-home care. The NCPC operates from the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/
Office for Women (OfW)
The Australian Government Office for Women (OfW) is part of the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. It provides high level advice to the Minister for the Status of Women, administers programmes, including programmes to combat domestic violence and sexual assault; advises on legislative issues relating to women; provides the principal focus on consultation between the women's sector and government; and represents government at national and international forums on women's issues.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/women/overview/ofw/
