Webinar Jul 2023
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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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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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Family Matters article Mar 2016
Assessing the effectiveness of school-based sexual abuse prevention programs
This article highlights the importance of systematic reviews for research synthesis, with the strength of this approach demonstrated through the authors’ recent Cochrane review into the effectiveness of school-based programs for the prevention of child sexual abuse.
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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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Media release Oct 2020
Australian males drinking during adolescence linked to riskier drinking later on, finds new report
Young adult men are drinking alcohol at riskier levels than older men, and adolescent males are carrying early drinking habits with them into adulthood, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
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Media release Dec 2023
Australians increasingly choosing their family members
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and unconditional support is more important than genetics and legal ties.
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Research report Aug 2019
Child Care Package Evaluation: Early monitoring report
This early monitoring report is the first formal evaluation of the Commonwealth’s Child Care Package.
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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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Policy and practice paper Oct 2015
Children's Contact Services
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area