Media release Nov 2019
One good friend can make teens more resilient
A national study of 16-17 year-olds has found that having even one good friend can make all the difference when it comes to adolescents’ resilience.
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Media release Nov 2019
A national study of 16-17 year-olds has found that having even one good friend can make all the difference when it comes to adolescents’ resilience.
Media release Sep 2020
Despite making up more than three quarters of deaths by suicide in Australia, a quarter of men say they would not seek help from anyone for mental health concerns, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Practice guide Jul 2014
A guide to help parents recognise the signs that their child might be bullying others, and provide ways to constructively address the behaviour
Webinar Oct 2020
This webinar explored local, place-based solutions to preventing suicide among young people and minimising the risk of suicide clusters.
Commissioned report Nov 2018
Examines the peer relationships of Australian Children around mid-adolescence and the influence of these friendships on attitudes and behaviour.
Journal article Jun 2020
This study examines associations between conformity to masculine norms and suicidal ideation in a sample of adolescents.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article on parent-only care
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
Research report Feb 2022
The evaluation primarily considers the impact of the child care subsidy system, comprising the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) and the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF).
Research snapshot Oct 2022
The revised In Home Care program was introduced as part of the Child Care Package. This summarises key findings of the In Home Care evaluation.