Policy and practice paper Feb 2015
Fatherhood and mental illness
A broad overview of some of the key issues identified in the growing literature on paternal mental illness
Policy and practice paper Feb 2015
A broad overview of some of the key issues identified in the growing literature on paternal mental illness
Short article Jun 2024
This short article summarises the key findings from a systematic review by Gonzalez and colleagues (2023) on father engagement and attendance in behavioural parent training (BPT) and the barriers to father engagement.
Research programs
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
Webinar Oct 2020
This webinar explored how practitioners working with families experiencing gambling harm can support parents to further improve outcomes for thems
Policy and practice paper Jun 2021
This paper reports on the results of a rapid evidence review of research into factors influencing the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.
Webinar Nov 2022
This webinar explores practice skills for having conversations with parents who have concerns about their child’s mental health and wellbeing.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article explores how a population approach to early intervention and prevention can support parents and improve child safety and wellbeing.
Practice guide Nov 2023
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Practice guide Sep 2010
Provides ideas for practitioners and policy-makers about how to increase engagement of fathers in child and family services and programs.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article summarises a review of rates of therapy use among children disclosing sexual abuse, and what might improve engagement with therapy.