Briefing Paper: Interagency Collaboration

The Australian Family and Relationships Clearinghouse has released a two part briefing paper on Interagency Collaboration titled 'Interagency Collaboration by Myfanwy McDonald and Kate Rosier. 

Part A looks at what collaboration is, the benefits and risks of involving families in collaborations, when interagency collaborations are likely to be most effective and explores how they can be supported through specific models of governance.  Part B investigates the evidence regarding the relationship between collaboration and improved outcomes for children and families.

Part B investigates the evidence regarding the relationship between collaboration and improved outcomes for children and families.

 You can access AIFS Briefing Paper 21, October 2011: Part A:  Interagency Collaboration:  What is it, what does it look like, when is it needed and what supports it? by Myfanwy McDonald and Kate Rosier in PDF format here.

You can access AIFS Briefing Paper 21, October 2011: Part B:  Interagency Collaboration:  Does interagency collaboration benefit children and families? - exploring the evidence by Myfanwy McDonald and Kate Rosier in PDF format here. 

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