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Child maltreatment and problem gambling
2 November 2016

Child maltreatment and problem gambling

Child abuse is associated with an increased risk of gambling problems in adulthood, according to a recent systematic review.

Supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds: The National Youth Settlement Framework
11 October 2016

Supporting young people from refugee and migrant…

Nadine Liddy discusses how the National Youth Settlement Framework supports services to respond more effectively to the needs of young people.

Victims of circumstance: Disability services in rural and remote areas
5 October 2016

Victims of circumstance: Disability services in rural and…

What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?

Understanding the challenges for South Australian Aboriginal families and children: What can child death reviews contribute?
9 September 2016

Understanding the challenges for South Australian…

What can be learned from the death of a child and how can preventable death or serious injury be avoided in the future?

Young Minds Matter: Use of services by young people with mental disorders
22 August 2016

Young Minds Matter: Use of services by young people with…

The article describes how young people with mental disorders are accessing services, and highlights areas of unmet need.

4 August 2016

E-mental health for people affected by problem gambling

E-mental health can provide an appropriate and cost-effective way to increase the number of people accessing help for problem gambling.

Separated parents and the family law system: What does the evidence say?
3 August 2016

Separated parents and the family law system: What does the…

Findings from a large research study on Australia's family law system tell a complicated story.

Emotional abuse of children is a growing problem in Australia
27 July 2016

Emotional abuse of children is a growing problem in…

How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?

Preventing postnatal mental health problems: Findings from the What Were We Thinking! Program
14 July 2016

Preventing postnatal mental health problems: Findings from…

Recent research has shown that postnatal mental health problems can be reduced through participation in the WWWT! program.