Research report Dec 2023
What is family?
The findings of the Families in Australia Survey conducted in late 2021 provide useful insights on aspects of Australian families.
Research report Dec 2023
The findings of the Families in Australia Survey conducted in late 2021 provide useful insights on aspects of Australian families.
Resource sheet Dec 2022
This resource sheet explores how we understand social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people experiencing challenges with social relationships and connections.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2016
This paper defines and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of child and family welfare services in Australia
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.
Practice guide May 2018
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.
Webinar Aug 2023
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This resource sheet summarises data that link the child protection system and youth justice supervision in Australia.
Research report Mar 2015
Estimates for men and women are derived from longitudinal data from Australia, Germany, Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Short article Nov 2022
This short article provides an evidence overview and strategies for supporting young people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.