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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) provides support to youth organisations, youth workers, youth researchers and young people themselves, as well as policy makers, researchers and practitioners in other sectors working with youth. The clearinghouse focuses on information about early adolescence to the early adult years (12 to 25 years).

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 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) provides assistance with accessing evidence regarding the planning and delivery of services to children and families in disadvantaged Australian communities. CAFCA collects and distributes research evidence that is relevant, current and accessible to practitioners and policy-makers working in the field.

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/

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