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Rear view of one mature woman sitting on a park bench in the summer season. Bright sunny day with lush green grass and trees. The woman gazes off into the distance as she relaxes on a beautiful day. Solitude, lonliness, contemplation. She has short blond hair and wears a purple shirt and jeans. Copyspace to right in this tranquil nature scene.
9 December 2022

Understanding and defining loneliness and social isolation

This resource sheet explores how we understand social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people…

As the therapy group members listen, the teen boy shares his life experiences.
7 December 2022

Mental health literacy and interventions for school-aged…

How mental health literacy interventions can be used to enhance youth mental health and potentially decrease the prevalence of mental illness.

Group of volunteers organising food donations onto tables at a food bank in the North East of England. They are working together, setting up sections of the room in a church.
30 November 2022

Responding to food relief needs

This short article outlines the evidence on responding to food relief needs in a dignified, nutritious, sustainable and equitable way.

Multiracial businesswomen using computer at work, looking at screen
16 November 2022

Supporting young people experiencing disadvantage to secure…

This short article provides an evidence overview and strategies for supporting young people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment.

Woman talking to therapist
6 September 2022

How to ask adult mental health clients about sexual abuse

Explains why adult mental health clients might not disclose their sexual abuse histories and summarises strategies to assist with effective enquiry.

School counsellor comforts elementary age student while in group therapy session.
23 August 2022

Co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research

Done well, co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research can bring new insights, improving professional knowledge, resources and service design.

1 August 2022

Australian child protection legislation

A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia

Young child plays alone
6 July 2022

Effective behaviour management strategies for children aged…

This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.

A woman and child embrace
5 July 2022

Understanding the mental health and help-seeking behaviours…

This short article presents a summary of the research on the mental health and help-seeking behaviours of refugees and what works to support them.