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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Resource sheet May 2021
Age of consent laws in Australia
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
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Short article Jun 2021
Alcohol use and related harm among adolescent males
This short article presents research into drinking behaviours of adolescent males, with implications for supporting young men and their families.
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Short article May 2020
Calming the body before calming the mind: Sensory strategies for children affected by trauma
This short article describes how understanding brain development can help inform approaches to working with children affected by trauma.
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Short article Apr 2020
Children and young people participating in research
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
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Short article May 2016
Children and young people’s exposure to pornography
Research shows that there are harms associated with early exposure to pornography, but appropriate sex and relationships education can help.
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Short article Aug 2022
Co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research
Done well, co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research can bring new insights, improving professional knowledge, resources and service design.
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Short article Mar 2021
Creating an organisational culture for evidence-informed practice
This short article describes ways in which organisations can support their practitioners to use an evidence-informed approach to practice.
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Practice guide May 2018
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
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Practice guide May 2018
Difficulty with executive functioning in children who have experienced adversity
A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.