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Media release 12 Sep 2024
‘Rite of passage’ sets young gamblers up for future harms
New research reveals that initiation to gambling and alcohol before the age of 18 is often seen as a rite of passage – but is linked to riskier behaviour and greater gambling and alcohol harms as an adult.
Media release 10 Sep 2024
AIFS welcomes focus on families in Royal Commission report
AIFS welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Our extensive research over many years into issues impacting Defence and veteran families supports several of the Commission’s recommendations.
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Family Relationships Services Program Review
This report was commissioned and funded by the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department (AGD). It examines the Family Relationships Services Program. …
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Inquiry into capturing data on family violence perpetrators…
This submission to the Parliament of Victoria’s Legal and Social Issues Committee inquiry into capturing data on family violence perpetrators in Victoria.
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Bets ’n’ Booze research summary
This research summary presents key findings from this study of the intersection between gambling and alcohol use among Australian youths and young adults.
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Principles for doing trauma-informed research and program…
This practice guide outlines approaches and principles for doing trauma-informed research and evaluationprojects.
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How to do trauma-informed research and evaluation
The practice guide covers what trauma-informed research is, the value of considering trauma throughout the research process and high-level principles of trauma…
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Nature play and child wellbeing
This resource summarises what the research evidence says about the different types of contacts with nature (‘nature contacts’) that promote child wellbeing. It…
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