Research report Mar 2022
Becoming a new parent
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This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
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.
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.
Webinar Oct 2021
This webinar explored how to engage with families experiencing alcohol-related harm and explore what a harm-minimisation approach is.
Short article Sep 2021
This short article considers the nature of digital exclusion and implications for effective telepractice in the COVID-19 era and beyond.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.
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.