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Media release 16 Nov 2022

The true impact of natural disasters on Australian men’s mental health

The fourth and final report of the landmark Ten to Men research series reveals that one in four Australian men were impacted by a natural disaster between 2019 to 2021.

News item 10 Nov 2022

Featured project: Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity

The Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity will examine the history of CCSs and the current context in which government funded CCSs are operating.

Latest research

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Research report

In Home Care Evaluation Report

This final evaluation report for the IHC program draws on data collected about IHC up to February 2020.

Commissioned report

How the experiences and circumstances of culturally and…

This resource explore the experiences and circumstances that contribute to child mental health outcomes and service access in culturally and linguistically diverse …

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Commissioned report

Ten to Men Insights #2 report

A broad overview of the health of males in Australia, using insights from the Ten to Men study.

Latest practice resources

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Mental health literacy and interventions for school-aged…

How mental health literacy interventions can be used to enhance youth mental health and potentially decrease the prevalence of mental illness.

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Responding to food relief needs

This short article outlines the evidence on responding to food relief needs in a dignified, nutritious, sustainable and equitable way.

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Supporting young people experiencing disadvantage to secure…

This short article provides an evidence overview and strategies for supporting young people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment.

Featured projects

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Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity

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Australian Gambling Research Centre

AGRC, the national gambling research agency

Growing Up in Australia

The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)

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Ten to Men

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health

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