Policy and practice papers

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Toddler in a forest sitting on a log of wood
11 March 2015

A review of kinship carer surveys

Review of kinship carer surveys to identify messages for policy and practice about the characteristics and support needs of kinship care families

Father carrying his toddler child
11 February 2015

Fatherhood and mental illness

A broad overview of some of the key issues identified in the growing literature on paternal mental illness

3 December 2014

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Current issues in…

This paper reviews the research and current policy surrounding prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)

Hands holding football and money.
26 November 2014

Sports betting and advertising

Draws on lessons from the advertising of other potentially harmful products and synthesises the research.

Casino gambling chips on computer keyboard.
26 November 2014

Interactive gambling

How and why do Australians choose to gamble interactively? How does interactive gambling differ from traditional land-based options?

26 November 2014

Indigenous Australians and gambling

Synthesises information published about Indigenous Australian gambling, and summarises issues and implications for key stakeholders.

26 November 2014

The impact of gambling problems on families

Gambling problems can have severe personal consequences as well as have significant impacts on families and communities.

24 September 2014

Strengths of Australian Aboriginal cultural practices in…

Explores some of the characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to family functioning

8 September 2014

Property and financial matters upon the breakdown of de…

This paper aims to provide non-legal professionals in the family law sector with a general outline of the relevant reforms