Preliminary Community and Family Studies: Families and Communities

Here are some books that you may find useful during your studies.  Search the Bennies catalog Oliver for more, or browse the Non-fiction collection NFS..

Family and Community Services General tips for Parents or Carers the articles will help you find tips and expert advice on how to survive the dramas and help your child develop to their full capacity.

KidsMatter- Helping Parents and Carers to look after themselves.

Building relationships between parents and carers in early childhood by dr Sarah wise (2007).

Publications for Parents/Carers and Families

•     Current Social Issues 

  Current Social Issues is a collection of newspaper articles presenting current issues in society including human rights, ethics, politics, war and science. Articles cover topics including cloning, education, immigration, crime, censorship. Very useful for students studying society, culture, current affairs and global issues.