Order Form (HTML webpage) for ACWA Reports and Publications
Full ACWA Publications catalogue (PDF)developing practice: the child, youth and family work journal
ACWA News is the newsletter of the Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies. It is published monthly except January, and is mailed only to ACWA members. Electronic versions are accessible here.
Research, Reports & Policy Documents
Research and Policy reports produced by ACWA or by other relevant organisations in the community services field.
ACWA's contributions to inquiries, standing committees and government policy.
Training material from CCWT
All Aboard Resource Kit
Resource Kit to promote Inclusive Service Provision for Children and Young People who have a Disability in Out of Home Care (This will download as a PDF)Real Kids, Real Carers
A continuing education resource for foster carers (This is a website link)Step by Step
A resource package to assist foster care agencies in assessing potential foster carers
(This is a website link)Shared Stories Shared Lives
A training course for new and prospective foster carers (This is a website link)As part of the Partnership with Parents project ACWA/CCWT has produced Information Sheets about child protection law in NSW and how it relates to families. The information sheets for parents can be directly accessed by them or used by workers to read through and discuss with parents or to display or distribute as a resource, eg, handouts, on noticeboards, in waiting rooms, pamphlet stands. The information sheets for workers provide up to date information and include a checklist section of good practice points. There is also material to assist in running a community education session.
Not just for the Press Keep up with ACWA's latest statements, announcements and comments.
Papers produced by ACWA in the 1990s to stimulate discussion on important topics in the child welfare arena.
