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Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionally
6 September 2017

Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are…

This article reflects on research that revealed parents didn’t always know how adolescents were feeling, and considers implications for practice.

5 September 2017

Pre-commitment systems for electronic gambling machines

Electronic gambling machines are a high-intensity form of gambling and the most harmful form of gambling available in Australia.

5 September 2017

Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking…

This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.

Investigating the complex links between maltreatment and youth offending
30 August 2017

Investigating the complex links between maltreatment and…

This article explores what’s known about the complex relationship between child maltreatment and youth offending.

Practitioners on evidence: Cathie Valentine
16 August 2017

Practitioners on evidence: Cathie Valentine

Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.

Long ignored, adolescent family violence needs our attention
9 August 2017

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.

A group of smiling children sitting around a table
28 July 2017

Playgroups: A guide to their planning, delivery and…

A resource to assist in the development of high-quality and consistent playgroups

27 July 2017

Stronger Safer Together

A reflective practice resource and toolkit for services providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

25 July 2017

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.