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Long ignored, adolescent family violence needs our attention
Adolescent family violence has detrimental effects on the health and wellbeing of families, and is surrounded by stigma and shame.
Stronger Safer Together
A reflective practice resource and toolkit for services providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Practitioners on evidence: Zoe Upson
Zoe Upson discusses how Amity Health supports its staff to deliver and evaluate community programs, despite not having a dedicated research team.
Effects of early parenting interventions on parents and…
A recent review suggests that early parenting interventions improve parental responsiveness and prevent infant sleep problems.
Practitioners on evidence: Wendy Field
The Smith Family’s Wendy Field discusses the tensions between implementing evidence-based programs and responding to local and complex needs.
Practitioners on evidence: Karen Field
Drummond Street Services' CEO Karen Field reflects upon the use of evidence in her work and the work of the sector.
Family break-up raises homelessness risk, and critical…
In the context of rising housing costs and financial stress, parental separation in low-income families can trigger greater risk of homelessness.
Can early childhood environmental factors help predict…
Risk factors for child maltreatment are often interrelated, and need to be addressed by holistic prevention and early intervention strategies.
Improving formal service responses for refugee families in…
Recent research with refugee families and specialist service providers highlights areas where service systems can be improved.