Webinar Sep 2023
Preventing emotional abuse of children: The role of parenting support
This webinar explored emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment.
Webinar Sep 2023
This webinar explored emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment.
Media release Feb 2024
Having positive and supportive friendships in the middle years of childhood reduces stress, enhances self-esteem and helps with negotiating relationships later in life, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
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 Oct 2019
This short article explores the challenges and opportunities for parents of children in the pre-teen years, based on a recent survey.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2018
This paper provides a national overview and comparison of cross-agency responses to severe child abuse.
Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities
Resource sheet Feb 2022
A glossary of common terms used within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities.
Short article Jun 2016
It's important to teach young people to discuss, negotiate and articulate their own sexual desires and boundaries, and to respect those of others.
Webinar Jul 2020
This webinar discussed how practitioners can engage with fathers who use domestic and family violence.
Webinar Oct 2019
This webinar discussed youth homelessness and what needs to be done to address the problem, with a particular focus on early intervention.