Resource sheet May 2021
Age of consent laws in Australia
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Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Resource sheet May 2021
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Media release Oct 2020
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).
Family Matters article Jun 2015
This article explores the lived experience of having a sibling with a problematic substance use issue, and how this affects the adult sibling relationship.
Family Matters article Nov 2016
Describes the importance of new legislation passed in Victoria in February 2016.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
Submission Jul 2014
Considering two programs where there are implications that relate to current adoption practice.
Submission Jul 2015
Any policy change or practice enhancements must reflect the best interests of the child.
Commissioned report Apr 2021
This resource gives an overview of forced adoption, describing how the experience may affect an individual and the way in which they use your service.
Journal article Nov 2021
This study describes the characteristics of a sample of parents who primarily smoke methamphetamine and their child or children's residential status.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2021
This paper explores alcohol-related harm, alcohol use during early COVID-19, and a harm-minimisation approach when working with affected clients.