Webinar Jul 2023
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Commissioned report Dec 2019
Are children and adolescents getting enough sleep?
This chapter provides a picture of the sleep patterns of children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17 years old.
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Short article Jun 2021
Creating environments to support young children’s development
This short article describes how physical environments affect young children’s development, implications for local governments, and what they can do.
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Short article Aug 2021
Engagement and completion of therapy following a disclosure of child sexual abuse to authorities
This short article summarises a review of rates of therapy use among children disclosing sexual abuse, and what might improve engagement with therapy.
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Short article Sep 2022
How to ask adult mental health clients about sexual abuse
Explains why adult mental health clients might not disclose their sexual abuse histories and summarises strategies to assist with effective enquiry.
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Short article Feb 2022
Informal supports to maximise health and wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ clients
How informal supports can help to buffer negative environments and maximise the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ clients alongside inclusive services.
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2017
Problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours in Australian children and young people
This paper presents a review of available literature on problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours exhibited in young people.
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Short article Jun 2021
Promoting adequate sleep in young people
This short article outlines the evidence for promoting adequate sleep for young people and what works to support young people and their parents.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2015
Relationship education and counselling
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
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Media release Jun 2023
Report shines light on tech-facilitated coercive control
A new practice guide released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aims to shine a light on technology-facilitated coercive control – and dispel the myth that victims withdrawing from technology lessens the impact.