Practice guide Sep 2021
What is theory of change?
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This resource explains what theory of change is, why to develop one and how it can be used for program planning and evaluation.
Practice guide Sep 2021
This resource explains what theory of change is, why to develop one and how it can be used for program planning and evaluation.
Commissioned report Oct 2022
This snapshot examines the link between playing video games during adolescence and gambling as a young adult.
Practice guide Jan 2021
This short resource defines program evaluation in the context of child and family support services for those who are new to evaluation.
Webinar Feb 2020
This webinar discussed child-focused supervision practices and initiatives to support child-focused practice in adult services.
Short article Sep 2023
This short article summarises key findings from a systematic review by Mitic and colleagues (2021) that looked at the determinants of supportive peer relationships in early adolescence.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Commissioned report Dec 2010
Explores how adolescent children view their experience of parental separation in the context of the 2006 family law reforms.
Short article Oct 2016
What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?
Media release Oct 2023
Vaping is on the rise in adolescents, and associated with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and stress, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Webinar Nov 2023
This webinar will explore effective ways of using surveys in practice settings to understand child and family outcomes.