Close to home: Young people and the impact of alcohol and drug use by family and peers
Report— 22 August 2019
This report provides insights into how young people are affected by their friends' and families' alcohol and drug use.
Drug and alcohol abuse
Forecasting future outcomes: Stronger Communities Investment Unit – 2018 insights report
Report— 15 August 2019
This report estimates the future service costs of vulnerable families in New South Wales.
Social housing legal responses to crime and anti-social behaviour: Impacts on vulnerable families
Report— 18 June 2019
This report looks at how sanctions for misconduct in social housing unfairly disadvantage vulnerable families and people.
Western Australian Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Forum 2019
Conference— 6 June 2019
Event dates: 15–16 August 2019, Perth, WA.
A large proportion of poor birth outcomes among Aboriginal Western Australians are attributable to smoking, alcohol and substance misuse, and assault
Report— 9 April 2019
This article looks at some of the factors that might account for why Aboriginal infants have poorer birth outcomes than non-Aboriginal infants.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use
Short article— 5 October 2018
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia
Short article— 5 September 2017
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
Housing problems among rural populations with mental health and/or substance use issues
Short article— 10 June 2015
Recent research provides new insight into the experiences of this population when trying to obtain suitable housing
Join the Conversation - Supporting children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
Short article— 10 December 2014
This webinar described some of the adverse consequences of FASD, and outlined strategies for supporting children with FASD in out-of-home care.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): An information and resource guide for educators
Short article— 9 December 2014
Supporting school staff and the community to recognise, understand and work effectively with students living with FASD.
