Webinar Jul 2023
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A child and family services’ guide to the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)
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Webinar Jul 2020
A new early childhood development system for Australia
A Families in Focus webinar. In this webinar, Jay Weatherill discussed the opportunities for system reform in early childhood development post Covid-19.
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Journal article Apr 2021
Adult Gambling Problems and Histories of Mental Health and Substance Use: Findings from a Prospective Multi-Wave Australian Cohort Study
Findings from this study suggest that gambling problems in adulthood may be related to the earlier development of other addictive behaviours, and that interventions targeting substance use from adolescence to young adulthood may confer additional gains in preventing later gambling behaviours.
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Short article Dec 2019
All ages play: Intergenerational playgroups in residential aged care
This short article describes Playgroup Queensland’s pilot to provide an opportunity for aged care residents to engage in a weekly playgroup.
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Research programs
Australian Gambling Research Centre
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
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Webinar Dec 2023
Behaviour support for children with disability: working alongside parents
This webinar will explore how professionals can work alongside parents who have a child with disability who communicates through behaviour.
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Media release Mar 2023
Betting advertising is making sport less enjoyable and family-friendly, new research finds
Australia’s renowned love of sport is being negatively impacted by the proliferation of betting advertising, a new report from the Australian Gambling Research Centre at the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has revealed.
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Media release Mar 2023
Betting advertising linked to riskier gambling behaviour and greater harm, new research finds
A new report from the Australian Gambling Research Centre reveals a strong link between exposure to betting advertising and riskier gambling behaviour.
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News item Oct 2023
Children's Week
It’s Children’s Week and this year’s theme is: Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy. Research shows that having access to safe outdoor spaces provides opportunities for children to engage in creative and adventurous play, make friends and get active.
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Research report Mar 2020
Children’s social-emotional wellbeing
Examines health and support service use among Australian children, especially of at-risk children. Uses data from LSAC.