Short article Jun 2023
Peer support for parents of children with complex needs
This article summarises the evidence on peer support for parents of children with complex needs and considers the implications for practitioners.
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Short article Jun 2023
This article summarises the evidence on peer support for parents of children with complex needs and considers the implications for practitioners.
Short article Nov 2022
This short article provides an evidence overview and strategies for supporting young people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment.
Short article Sep 2023
This short article summarises key findings from a systematic review by Mitic and colleagues (2021) that looked at the determinants of supportive peer relationships in early adolescence.
Short article Apr 2024
This short article provides an overview of the research evidence on the association between parenting, peer relationships and mental health in the middle years. Knowledge of the continuing importance of parent–child relationships during this period can help practitioners support parents and young people to navigate changing relationships, which can help promote positive mental health and healthy peer relationships for young people.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Opinion Sep 2023
Read Lisa Mundy's opinion piece, first published in the Australian Community Media, on how COVID and the cost of living are impacting young Australians.
Opinion Oct 2023
Read an opinion piece published in the Herald Sun, written by Dr Nancy Greer and Dr Kei Sakata, on how pokies shut-down times should be earlier, to reflect our recently published research.
Opinion Mar 2024
Read Jasmine B MacDonald's opinion piece, first published in the Australian Community Media, on why we need to better understand coercive control.
Short article May 2024
This short article provides a summary of the findings from the 2023 needs and impact survey. It also explains how we plan to use the information to understand the sector’s information needs and to guide the development of new CFCA resources.
Opinion May 2024
Law changes coming into effect next week about post separation parenting arrangements make it clear that the best interests of children are paramount. We have been researching in this space for years and cannot overstate how important this is.