Select Publications
Conference Papers
2017, 'The lived experience and long-term outcomes of adults who have experienced physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect as children in care', in New Perspectives for Outcome-based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children’s Services, New Perspectives for Outcome-Based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children's Services, pp. 53 - 58, presented at New Perspectives for Outcome-Based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children's Services, New Perspectives for Outcome-Based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children's Services, 07 September 2017 - 08 September 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26538
,2017, 'Responding to Families: A Focus on Public Policies for Vulnerable Families', in International Conference on "New Perspectives for Outcome-based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children's Services, Hong Kong, pp. 99 - 103, presented at International Conference on "New Perspectives for Outcome-based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children's Services, Hong Kong, 07 September 2017 - 08 September 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26536
,2017, 'Research Impact and family and Children's Services', in Evidence deriving from outcome and impact evaluation, Emanuela Zancan Fondazione, Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong, presented at International Association for Outcome based Evaluation and Research Seminar, Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong, 05 September 2017 - 06 September 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26535
,2017, 'Children in poverty: Trends, consequences and responses', in Children in a world of opportunities: Innovations in research, policy and practice 6th Conference of the International Society for Child Indicators, McGill University, Montreal Quebec Canada, pp. 109 - 109, presented at Children in a world of opportunities: Innovations in research, policy and practice 6th Conference of the International Society for Child Indicators, Montreal Quebec Canada, 28 June 2017 - 30 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26537
,2017, 'Responding to the wellbeing of children in care and adult care leavers', in Children in a world of opportunities: Innovations in research, policy and practice, McGill University, Montreal Quebec Canada, pp. 59 - 59, presented at Children in a world of opportunities: Innovations in research, policy and practice 6th Conference of the Internatioanl Society for Child Indicators, Montreal Quebec Canada, 28 June 2017 - 30 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26539
,2013, 'Children and poverty: A contemporary thought on measurement, indicators and impacts', Hebrew University Jerusalem Israel, presented at Children and poverty: a review of contemporary thought on measurement, indicators and impacts, 12th iaOBERfcs Annual International Seminar of the International Association for Outcome Research in Family and Children¿s Services, Outcomes of Children Living in Poverty, Hebrew University Jerusalem Israel, 24 June 2013 - 27 June 2013
,2013, 'Children between families: Accomplishing reunification for children in care, 4th International Society for child indicators', Seoul, Korea, presented at The 4th International Society for Child Indicators (ISCI) Conference: Child Indicators in a Globalized World: Implications for Research Practice and Policy, Seoul, Korea, 29 May 2013 - 31 May 2013, http://isci.chapinhall.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P2_Fernandez.pdf
,2012, 'Work integrated learning: Innovations in training field teachers to enhance outcomes for students', Melbourne, presented at ACEN Collaborative Education: Investing in the Future, Melbourne, 29 October 2012 - 02 November 2012
,2012, 'Children¿s Courts: Challenges and Possibilities Responding to', 04 September 2012 - 07 September 2012
,2012, 'Inter-jurisdictional similarities and variations in the nature and predictors of reunification in Australian out of home care', Sydney, presented at Children's Rights: What's Right for Children?, Sydney, 20 August 2012 - 22 August 2012
,2012, 'Facilitating resilient outcomes for children in care'
,2012, 'International Social Work: Current Realities and Future Challenges'
,2012, 'Understanding Child Abuse'
,2011, 'Growing Up in Foster Care: Children's preceptions of their wellbeing', York England, presented at Children's Well-Being: the research and policy challenges, York England, 27 July 2011 - 29 July 2011
,2011, 'Evidence Based Practice: Challenges and Opportunities', in How to Support Professionals to Support Evidence in Direct Practice, Fondazione Emanuela Zancan, Malosco, Italy, pp. 46 - 50, presented at Fondazione Emanuela Zancan, Malosco, Italy, 26 June 2011 - 28 June 2011
,2011, 'Case study: Challenges, possibilities and future directions: The NSW Children’s Court', Melbourne Australia, presented at 2nd Annual Juvenile Justice Summit, Melbourne Australia, 09 March 2011 - 10 March 2011
,2010, 'Child Inclusive Research: Perceptions On Outcomes Of Care From An Australian Longitudinal Study', Florence, presented at iaOBERfcs International Seminar: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches for Assessing Outcomes: Looking Ahead to the next 10 years., Florence, 29 September 2010
,2010, 'Returning home: A study of reunification outcomes for separated children', Groningen, Netherlands, presented at 11th International Biennial EUSARF Conference, Groningen, Netherlands, 22 September 2010 - 25 September 2010
,2010, 'How does Reunification Work: A Study of Reunification Outcomes', Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, pp. 64 - 65, presented at ACWA 10 - Building a Child Friendly Australia: Responding to Vulnerable Families., Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, 02 August 2010 - 04 August 2010
,2010, 'Enhancing Field Based Learning through Effective Supervision', Hong Kong, pp. 536, presented at Joint World Conference on Social Work & Social development: The Agenda, Hong Kong, 10 June 2010 - 14 June 2010
,2009, 'Children's Wellbeing in Care – Evidence from a Longitudinal Study of Outcomes.', UNSW, presented at Well Being Research Showcase Program, UNSW, UNSW, 19 August 2009 - 20 August 2009
,2009, 'Workshop on Supervision in Field Education', UNSW, presented at International Research Workshop, UNSW, 18 February 2009 - 20 February 2009
,2009, 'How does foster care work for children: An evidence base', in How does foster care work for children: An evidence base, UCD, Dublin, Ireland, presented at IFCO - Linking Global Foster Care International Conference, UCD, Dublin, Ireland, http://www.ifco2009.ie/
,2009, 'What does a multidimensional assessment of social and environmental indicators of risk tell us about the reunification outcomes for children in care?'
,2008, 'The Challenge of Growing up in Care - A Longitudinal Study of Outcomes', Oxford University, presented at 8th International Looking After Children Conference, Oxford University, 07 July 2008 - 09 July 2008
,2008, 'How do Children Fare i Care: A Longitudinal Study of Outcomes', in Assessing the evidence base of Intervention, Padova, Italy, presented at 10th Eusarf International Conference, Padova, Italy, 26 March 2008 - 29 March 2008
,2006, 'Unravelling emotional, behavioural and educational outcomes in a longitudinal study of children in foster care', in International Perspective on Mental Health Needs of children in care, New York, pp. 1 - 9, presented at International Perspective on Mental Health Needs of children in care, New York, 20 September 2006
,2006, 'Child`s wellbeing in care: Evidence from a longitudinal examination of outcomes', in Positive futures, Sydney, pp. 39, presented at Positive futures, Sydney, 14 August 2006 - 16 August 2006
,2006, 'Moving Research into action', in Positive futures, Sydney, pp. 23, presented at Positive futures, Sydney, 14 August 2006 - 16 August 2006
,2005, 'Growing up in Foster care: Perspectives of Children, Carers and Teachers', in 9th International EUSARF Congress, Paris, France, presented at 9th International EUSARF Congress, Paris, France, 21 September 2005 - 24 September 2005
,2005, 'Growing up in care: children`s perceptions of outcomes of long term care', in EUSARF, ONED, Paris X Nanterre (ed.), 9th International EUSARF Congress, Paris, France, pp. 61 - 61, presented at 9th International EUSARF Congress, Paris, France, 21 September 2005 - 24 September 2005
,2005, 'Supporting Children and Responding to Families: Tracking Service Interactions and Outcomes', in EUSARF, ONED, Paris X Nanterre (ed.), 9th International EUSARF Congress, Paris, France, pp. 62 - 62, presented at 9th International EUSARF Congress, Paris, France, 21 September 2005 - 24 September 2005
,2005, 'Supporting Families: Following Interactions Between Families and their Support Workers', in iaOBERfcs - International Association for Outcome-based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children's (ed.), 5th International Seminar on Outcome-based evaluation in child and family services, Venice, Italy, pp. 3 - 3, presented at 5th International Seminar on Outcome-based evaluation in child and family services, Venice, Italy, 18 September 2005 - 21 September 2005
,2004, 'Intervention to Promote Family Wellness: Research Evidence and Policy Implications', in IFSW ; IASSW ; AASW ; AASWWE (eds.), Global Social Work Congress 2004 - Reclaiming Civil Society, Adelaide, Sth Aust, pp. 57 - 57, presented at Global Social Work Congress 2004 - Reclaiming Civil Society, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 02 October 2004 - 05 October 2004
,2004, 'Effective Interventions to Promote Resilient Outcomes for Children in Care: A Longitudinal Study of Children in Care', in ISPCAN (ed.), ISPCAN 15th International Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Brisbane, Qld, pp. 124 - 124, presented at ISPCAN 15th International Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Brisbane, Qld, 19 September 2004 - 22 September 2004
,2004, 'Promoting Child Wellbeing through Family Support: capturing the Research Evidence on Family Support', in ISPCAN (ed.), ISPCAN 15th International Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Brisbane, Qld, pp. 96 - 96, presented at ISPCAN 15th International Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Brisbane, Qld, 19 September 2004 - 22 September 2004
,2004, 'Resilience and Care Outcomes: Perspectives of Children Carers and Teachers', in Social Department, Canada (ed.), Promoting Resilient Development in Children - 6th International Looking After Children Conference, Ottawa, Canada, presented at Promoting Resilient Development in Children - 6th International Looking After Children Conference, Ottawa, Canada, 16 August 2004 - 21 August 2004
,2004, 'Working with Family Change: The case for best Practice in Family Support Intervention', in Social Development, Canada (ed.), 6th International Looking After Children Conference, Ottawa, Canada, presented at Promoting Resilient Development in Children - 6th International Looking After Children Conference, Ottawa, Canada, 16 August 2004 - 21 August 2004
,2004, 'Researching Children`s Views on Service Outcome: Future Research and Interventions', in Knowledge into Action: Effective Practice for Child and Family Services, Sydney, pp. 6 - 6, presented at Knowledge into Action: Effective Practice for Child and Family Services, Sydney, 01 August 2004 - 03 August 2004
,2004, 'Supporting Children and Responding to Families: A Research Study of Intervention', in Uniting Care ; The Spastic Centre ; Dept. of Community Services (eds.), Intensive Family Services 5th National Practice Symposium, Sydney, pp. 20 - 20, presented at Intensive Family Services 5th National Practice Symposium - `In partnership with families: stepping off the roundabout`, Sydney, 31 March 2004 - 02 April 2004
,2001, 'Protecting Children by Strengthening Families: A Study of Outcomes of Intervention through family centres', in International Research Seminar on, International Research Seminar on, pp. 251 - 272, presented at International Research Seminar on, International Research Seminar on
,1996, 'Realities of women`s caring: rethinking child welfare interventions.', in Women Participating in Global Change, Hong Kong, presented at Women Participating in Global Change, Hong Kong
,