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Child welfare: A view from Australia

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In this article the author presents an analysis of family and child welfare in Australia. The author explores the philosophical approaches underlying the development of child welfare policies. Through a historical perspective the author identifies factors which may have influenced some current child welfare policies and practices. Characteristics of the Australian child are described and selected child welfare services in Australia are discussed.

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  1. Social Work Department, La Trobe University, 3083, Bindoova, Victoria, Australia

    Margarita Frederico B.A., Dip.Soc.Stud., M.S.W. (Director of Field Studies)

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  1. Margarita Frederico B.A., Dip.Soc.Stud., M.S.W.
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She is Editor ofAustralian Child and Family Welfare Journal. She has worked in child welfare in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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Frederico, M. Child welfare: A view from Australia. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 1, 181–204 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00798433

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