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A photograph of a short haired young adult.
6 May 2019

Young people transitioning from out-of-home care: What do…

This short article summarises key messages from recent public inquiries about supporting young people leaving out-of-home care.

Cheerful multi-generation family enjoying in a public park
2 May 2019

Assisting families with ageing-related relationship issues

This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.

A boy with down syndrome bakes cakes with his sister in the kitchen.
17 April 2019

Support needs of siblings of children with disability

This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.

Father and daughter building mechanic car
2 April 2019

Talking about parenting: Why a radical communications shift…

This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.

Family of three playing basketball
29 March 2019

Using people-centred evidence to shape policy

Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.

29 March 2019

Needs assessment

This resource is for practitioners and policy makers who want to learn more about the needs assessment process or how to conduct a needs assessment.

Sad mother and daughter sitting on bench in the park at the day time.
29 March 2019

Protecting children, is it time for a new story?

Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.

Diverse group of eight high school students are smiling and looking at the camera. Teenagers are students at public high school, and are wearing backpacks or holding school books.
21 March 2019

How young people from humanitarian backgrounds are settling…

This short article summarises recent findings on the economic participation, social participation and wellbeing of young humanitarian migrants.

Home nurse helping a senior woman at home. She is giving a glass of water to her.
13 February 2019

Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to…

This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.