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Financial stress detrimental to men's mental and physical…
New research reveals a two-way link between financial stress and poor health in Australian men, highlighting the need for policy change.
National gambling study finds more Australians harmed amid…
New research reveals gambling participation and harm is rising in Australia and is linked to other serious issues including suicidal thoughts, intimate partner…
Research highlights mental health risks for new fathers
New research reveals that first-time fathers with a history of depression are eight times more likely to experience it again in the first year of fatherhood,…
One-third of teens experience suicidal thoughts and…
One-third of Aussie teens report suicidal thoughts or behaviours – AIFS study urges early, tailored support to address complex youth mental health risks.
Young carers more likely to experience financial hardship…
Young people who care for a member of their household at age 14-15 years are more likely to experience financial hardship, fall behind at school and miss out on…
Parents in positive relationships with their partner have…
In a new report involving partnered parents and their children, the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) found that parents who are happy in their partner…
Study reveals long-term ‘occupational downgrade’ of refugee…
Many refugees working as managers and professionals before arriving in Australia have struggled to have their skills and qualifications recognised, and are still…
One in three men report using intimate partner violence
More than 1 in 3 Australian men (35%) aged 18-65 years have used intimate partner violence in their lifetime, with an estimated 120,000 men nationally each year…
New research shows stronger interventions for pokies…
87% of regular pokies gamblers surveyed are experiencing harm, according to new research by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC).