Policy and practice paper Oct 2023
The impact of vaping on adolescent mental health
This paper provides an overview of what e-cigarettes are and the prevalence of vaping among adolescents in Australia.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2023
This paper provides an overview of what e-cigarettes are and the prevalence of vaping among adolescents in 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).
Journal article Mar 2023
This research highlights potential links between parental alcohol consumption and parenting practices around alcohol and adolescent alcohol use and experience of related harms.
Media release Nov 2022
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has released the latest report from the landmark Ten to Men research series. The report, Illicit Substance use among adult males in Australia, 2013/14-2020/21, paints a detailed picture of drug usage in Australia, in particular identifying key trends in use and harm.
Insights Report Nov 2022
This chapter details the use of illegal substances among Australian males aged 18-57 and investigates the changes in drug use among them over time.
Research programs
An information exchange for practitioners, policy-makers and service providers working with children, families and communities.
Webinar Mar 2022
This webinar explore how research evidence can be used to support decision making in programs and practice in the child, family and community welfare sector.
Short article Feb 2022
How informal supports can help to buffer negative environments and maximise the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ clients alongside inclusive services.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2022
This paper outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia.
Short article Dec 2021
This short article introduces gambling harm and how to identify people affected.