Keeping informed
Current information for those working in the child, youth and family services, child protection and out-of-home-care sector.
Practice journal
A reference journal that integrates theory and practice on the professional journey - Reflect .... turning knowledge into practice
Practice guides and fact sheets
- Legislation - fact sheets about the impacts of the Children Youth & Families Act 2005
- Best interests series - provide a unifying set of principles across the Family and Placement Services sector, Child Protection and the Children's Court that guides all decision making and service delivery.
- The child development and trauma guide - has been developed to assist practitioners to understand typical developmental pathways of children and recognising indicators of trauma at different ages and stages.
- Information Sharing Guidelines - sharing information is important because effective service provision relies upon all relevant information being available.They have been produced to assist professionals in understanding when they can share information.
Other
- Opportunities - for recruitment and career opportunities go to Careers@DHS
- Newsletters - Evaluation of the Child and Family Services Reforms
- Presentations and speeches - forums and events