Resource sheet Jan 2024
Pre-employment and volunteer screening checks
This resource sheet provides an overview of screening checks for people who engage with vulnerable groups such as children in employment or volunteer activities in Australia.
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Resource sheet Jan 2024
This resource sheet provides an overview of screening checks for people who engage with vulnerable groups such as children in employment or volunteer activities in Australia.
Webinar Sep 2022
This webinar shares researcher, practitioner and service user insights about supporting young parents with a care experience.
Short article Feb 2022
How informal supports can help to buffer negative environments and maximise the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ clients alongside inclusive services.
Short article Dec 2021
This short article introduces gambling harm and how to identify people affected.
Media release Dec 2021
Among Australian men, there is a two way association between depression and social support, according to a new report from The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Research programs
Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health is a national research initiative studying male health outcomes.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.
Short article Jun 2021
This short article describes how physical environments affect young children’s development, implications for local governments, and what they can do.
Short article Jun 2021
This short article outlines the evidence for promoting adequate sleep for young people and what works to support young people and their parents.
Media release Oct 2020
Young adult men are drinking alcohol at riskier levels than older men, and adolescent males are carrying early drinking habits with them into adulthood, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).