By Professor Ilan Katz

Books

, 2008, Contexts of child development: culture, policy and intervention, Robinson G; Eichelkamp U; Goodnow J; Katz I, (eds.), Charles Darwin University Press, Darwin

Barnes J; Katz I; Korbin J; O Brien M, 2006, Children and Families in Communities: Theory Research and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, London

Katz I; Pinkerton J, 2005, Evaluating family support: Thinking internationally, thinking critically, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/0470013362

, 2003, Evaluating Family Support ? Thinking Critically, Thinking Internationally, Katz I; Pinkerton J, (ed.), Wiley, Chichester

Book Chapters

Katz I; Connolly M, 2026, 'Advancing Systemic Change', in Trajectories of Change in Child Protection Systems, Springer Nature, pp. 253 - 259, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-26988-1_20

Katz I, 2026, 'Child Protection Systems in Australia—The New South Wales Experience', in Trajectories of Change in Child Protection Systems, Springer Nature, pp. 105 - 116, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-26988-1_9

Cheng Z; Tani M; Katz I, 2026, 'Children with Disability in Out-of-Home Care: Prevalence and Characteristics', in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability, Springer Nature Switzerland, pp. 803 - 811, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-11375-7_71

Connolly M; Katz I, 2026, 'Reflections on Development-Focused Change', in Trajectories of Change in Child Protection Systems, Springer Nature, pp. 69 - 70, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-26988-1_6

Connolly M; Katz I, 2026, 'Reflections on Reform-Focused Change', in Trajectories of Change in Child Protection Systems, Springer Nature, pp. 183 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-26988-1_14

Connolly M; Katz I, 2026, 'Reflections on System-Improvement Change', in Trajectories of Change in Child Protection Systems, Springer Nature, pp. 249 - 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-26988-1_19

Connolly M; Katz I, 2026, 'Systems Change in Child Protection', in Trajectories of Change in Child Protection Systems, Springer Nature, pp. 1 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-26988-1_1

Tani Bertuol M; Katz I; Cheng Z, 2025, 'Children with Disability in Out-of-Home Care: Prevalence and Characteristics', in Bennett G; Goodall E (ed.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability, Palgrave Macmillan Cham, pp. 1 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40858-8_71-1

Katz C; Katz I; Attrash-Najjar A; Jacobson M; Chang OD; Collin-Vézina D; Fouché A; Kaawa-Mafigiri D; Korbin JE; Levine DT; Maguire-Jack K; Massarweh N; Munir A; Muñoz P; Nieminen I; Paavilainen E; Priolo-Filho S; Ståhlberg M; Tiwari A; Truter E; Varela N; Walker-Williams H; Wekerle C, 2024, 'WHAT HAS COVID-19 TAUGHT US ABOUT SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN FROM MALTREATMENT?: Lessons Learned from an International Study', in Routledge Handbook of Child and Family Social Work Research Knowledge Building Application and Impact, pp. 344 - 363, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003241492-25

Rose J; Low-Choy S; Katz I; Homel R, 2023, 'Enriching thematic analysis with clustering techniques: Applying mixed analysis to interviews about big data linkage', in Handbook of Mixed Methods Research in Business and Management, Edward Elgar, pp. 310 - 327, http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781800887954.00029

Katz I; Rose J; Low-Choy S; Homel R, 2022, 'The Impact of Place-Based Services on Child Maltreatment: Evaluation Through Big Data Linkage and Analytics', in Child Maltreatment Contemporary Issues in Research and Policy, Springer Nature, pp. 31 - 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93096-7_3

Stephenson N; Chaukra S; Katz I; Heywood A, 2020, 'Newspaper coverage of childhood immunisation in Australia', in Media Analysis and Public Health, Taylor & Francis, pp. 106 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429320743-10

Katz I, 2019, 'A just child protection system - Is it possible?', in Practical Justice: Principles, Practice and Social Change, Routledge, pp. 131 - 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781351010498

Blanden J; Katz I; Redmond G, 2012, 'Family Background and Child Outcomes', in Ermisch J; Jäntti M; Smeeding T (ed.), From Parents to Children: The Intergenerational Transmission of Advantage, Russell Sage, New York, pp. 140 - 163

Gendera S; Pe-Pua R; Katz I, 2012, 'Social cohesion and social capital: the experience of Australian Muslim families in two communities', in Mansouri F; Marotta V (ed.), Muslims in the West and the challenges of belonging, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, pp. 89 - 113

Katz I; Redmond G, 2009, 'Family income as a protective factor for child outcomes?', in Rummery K; Greener I; Holden C (ed.), Social Policy Review 21, The Policy Press, Bristol, pp. 167 - 198, http://www.policypress.co.uk/display.asp?K=9781847423733

Katz I, 2008, 'Early Intervention and Evidence-based Policy', in Robinson G; Eickelkamp U; Goodnow J; Katz I (ed.), Contexts of child development: culture, policy and intervention, Charles Darwin University Press, Darwin, pp. 90 - 99

Katz I, 2006, 'Family Support and Schools; issues for policy and practice', in Dolan P; Canavan J; Pinkerton J (ed.), Family Support as Reflective Practice, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London

Katz I, 2006, 'School as a base for family support services', in Dolan P; Canavan J; Pinkerton J (ed.), Family Support as Reflective Practice, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, pp. 27 - 41

Katz I; Pinkerton J, 2005, 'International Convergence and Divergence: Towards an Open System Model in the Evaluation of Family Support', in Evaluating Family Support Thinking Internationally Thinking Critically, pp. 307 - 331, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/0470013362.ch16

Pinkerton J; Katz I, 2005, 'Perspective through International Comparison in the Evaluation of Family Support', in Evaluating Family Support Thinking Internationally Thinking Critically, pp. 1 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/0470013362.ch1

May-Chahal C; Katz I; Cooper L, 2005, 'Social Exclusion, Family Support and Evaluation', in Evaluating Family Support Thinking Internationally Thinking Critically, pp. 45 - 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/0470013362.ch3

Katz I, 2005, 'The social and psychological development of mixed parentage children', in Okitipi T (ed.), Working with children of mixed parentage, Russell House, London, pp. 45 - 60

Katz I; Pinkerton J, 2003, 'International Convergence and Divergence – towards an Open System model in the Evaluation of Family Support', in Katz I; Pinkerton J (ed.), Evaluating Family Support ? Thinking Critically, Thinking Internationally, Wiley, Chichester, pp. 309 - 332

Katz I, 2003, 'Sexual Abuse in England and Wales', in Herczog M; May-Chahal C (ed.), Child Sexual Abuse in Europe, Council for Europe, Brussels

Journal articles

Mukumbang FC; Uribe G; Eastwood JG; Katz I; Schneider CH, 2026, 'Implementation of people-centred, integrated, and hybrid service delivery approaches in place-based initiatives: a scoping review protocol', Systematic Reviews, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13643-026-03135-8

Aminpour F; Skattebol J; Katz I, 2026, 'Neurodiverse-friendly preschools: Aligning inclusive pedagogy and spatial design', Frontiers of Architectural Research, 15, pp. 1267 - 1282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2025.10.007

Winata T; John J; Wang S; Smead M; Wu WT; Kohlhoff J; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw S-T; Lingam R; Page A; Lam-Cassettari C; Boydell K; Lin P-I; Katz I; Dadich A; Raman S; Grace R; Doyle AK; McClean T; Di Mento B; Preddy J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Effectiveness of a Digital Screening and Navigation Model in Addressing Unmet Social Needs among Parents and Caregivers in Priority Population Groups: A Randomised Controlled Trial', International Journal of Integrated Care, 26, pp. 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.9228

Li B; Li Y; Morris A; Katz I; Huang Y, 2026, 'Assisted Self-Governance: The CASS Model of Volunteering among Older Immigrants', Journal of Sociology, 62, pp. 370 - 389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14407833251405004

Newton BJ; Gray P; Falster K; Katz I; Cripps K, 2026, 'Realising Aboriginal Community Controlled Approaches to Child Reunification', Australian Journal of Social Issues, 61, pp. 262 - 273, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.70065

Bates SM; Smyth C; Katz I; Li B; Haigh F, 2026, 'Developing an evidence‐based model to implement co‐governance', Australian Journal of Public Administration, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8500.70041

Poon AWC; Cassaniti M; Katz I; Karan P; Zwi AB, 2026, 'Mental Health Workers’ Perceptions of Transcultural Practice with Young People and Families', Australian Social Work, 79, pp. 126 - 139, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0312407x.2024.2435858

John JR; Robinson H; Lambiase S; Nicholls S; Diez M; Barr KR; Ostojic K; Doyle AK; Kliendienst L; Foster M; Syron L; Carson T; Kohlhoff J; Dadich A; Brennan C; Katsamangos B; Kemp L; Finlay-Jones A; O’Loughlin G; Boydell K; Raman S; Deen N; Lawson K; Schmied V; Katz I; Page A; Grace R; Kanaan AM; Young R; Brandtman E; Bratel L; Hodgins M; Lingam R; Lam-Cassettari C; Goldfeld S; Walker AK; Lin PI; Morton S; Silva D; Downs J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Codesign and knowledge translation of the Strength-based, Tiered, Accessible Resources and Supports (STARS) for Kids study to identify and support child development, parental mentalwell-being and family psychosocial needs: a mixed-methods research protocol', BMJ Paediatrics Open, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-004031

John J; Winata T; Wang S; Smead M; Wu WT; Kohlhoff J; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw ST; Lingam R; Page A; Lam-Cassettari C; Boydell K; Lin PI; Katz I; Dadich A; Raman S; Grace R; Doyle AK; McClean T; Di Mento B; Preddy J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Determinants of unmet social needs and the role of parental mental health in families from multicultural and regional/rural communities of Australia', Plos One, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332560

Kerddaen Q; Fisher KR; Katz I, 2026, 'From rights to realities: how Blind Street musicians navigate dignity and survival in contemporary Thailand', Disability and Society, 41, pp. 1510 - 1537, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2026.2636609

John JR; Winata T; Wang S; Smead M; Wu WT; Kohlhoff J; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw ST; Lingam R; Page A; Lam-Cassettari C; Boydell K; Lin PI; Katz I; Dadich A; Raman S; Grace R; Doyle AK; McClean T; Mento BD; Preddy J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Identifying subgroups with differential levels of service response to a digital screening and service navigation program for unmet social care needs', Plos One, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332790

Li B; Li Y; Morris A; Katz I, 2026, 'Local Government Adaptation for Dispersed CALD Ageing Communities: Responding to Demographic Misfit', Urban Policy and Research, 44, pp. 34 - 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08111146.2026.2650435

Harrison M; Tordjmann E; Haigh F; Katz I, 2026, 'Navigating health and social care systems: professional tensions, cross-sector effects, and methodological complexities in navigation research and practice', Health Sociology Review, 35, pp. 171 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14461242.2025.2593669

Poon AWC; Katz I; Cassidy A; Lee JS, 2026, 'Scoping Review of Mental Health Carers From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities', Health and Social Care in the Community, 2026, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/hsc/4117649

Li B; Winterton R; Katz I, 2026, 'Differentiating rural aging out of place: A conceptual framework and illustrative Australian cases', Social Policy and Administration, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/spol.70121

Li B; Li Y; Morris A; Fan Y; Gu X; Katz I, 2025, 'Intergenerational Family Relationships and Old-Age Volunteering: The Perspectives of Older Chinese Immigrants in Greater Sydney, Australia', Australian Journal of Social Issues, 60, pp. 1119 - 1131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.70009

Bates S; Katz I; Whitten T, 2025, 'Making the most of a captive audience: Do specialist teams in custodial settings offer a way to assist people to access the NDIS?', Australian Journal of Social Issues, 60, pp. 1052 - 1076, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.379

Hu N; Gelaw YA; Katz I; Fernandez E; Falster K; Hanly M; Newton BJ; Stephensen J; Hotton P; Zwi K; Lingam R, 2025, 'Corrigendum to “Developmental trajectories of socio-emotional outcomes of children and young people in out-of-home care – Insights from data of Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS)” [Child Abuse & Neglect Volume 149, 2024, 149:106196] (Child Abuse & Neglect (2024) 149, (S0145213423001771), (10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106196))', Child Abuse and Neglect, 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107661

Katz C; Attrash-Najjar A; Cohen N; Glucklich T; Jacobson M; Varela N; Priolo-Filho SR; Bérubé A; Chang OD; Collin-Vézina D; Fouché A; Haffejee S; Katz I; Maguire-Jack K; Massarweh N; O'Reilly M; Tiwari A; Truter E; de Andrade Vieira RV; Walker-Williams H; Zibetti MR; Wekerle C, 2025, 'Child protective services and out-of-home Care for Children during COVID-19: A scoping review and thematic analysis', Child Abuse and Neglect, 168, pp. 106540, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106540

Katz C; Glucklich T; Attrash-Najjar A; Jacobson M; Cohen N; Varela N; Priolo-Filho SR; Bérubé A; Chang OD; Collin-Vézina D; Fouché A; Haffejee S; Katz I; Maguire-Jack K; Massarweh N; O'Reilly M; Tiwari A; Truter E; de Andrade Vieira RV; Walker-Williams H; Zibetti MR; Wekerle C, 2025, 'The global impact of COVID-19 on child protection professionals: A scoping review and thematic analysis', Child Abuse and Neglect, 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106347

Katz C; Cohen N; Attrash-Najjar A; Glucklich T; Jacobson M; Varela N; Priolo-Filho SR; Chang OD; Haffejee S; Kaawa-Mafigiri D; Katz I; Maguire-Jack K; Massarweh N; Tarabulsy GM; Levine DT; Wekerle C, 2025, 'The remote work of child protection professionals during COVID-19: A scoping review and thematic analysis', Child Abuse and Neglect, 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106759

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