Research programs
Building a New Life in Australia
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Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants examines how humanitarian migrants settle into Australia.
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Research programs
Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants examines how humanitarian migrants settle into Australia.
Media release Nov 2019
A national study of 16-17 year-olds has found that having even one good friend can make all the difference when it comes to adolescents’ resilience.
Media release Dec 2019
A new national study has found 16 per cent of Australian teenagers aged 16-17 years reported spending money on some form of gambling activity in the previous 12 months, with some gambling illegally because they were underage.
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).
Practice guide Jul 2014
A guide to help parents recognise the signs that their child might be bullying others, and provide ways to constructively address the behaviour
Policy and practice paper Dec 2017
This paper presents a review of available literature on problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours exhibited in young people.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This resource sheet summarises data that link the child protection system and youth justice supervision in Australia.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2018
This paper looks at intimate partner violence in Australian refugee communities, and how service providers can provide appropriate support.
Webinar May 2020
This webinar explored how to have respectful, collaborative and curious conversations with children and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Commissioned report Nov 2018
Examines the peer relationships of Australian Children around mid-adolescence and the influence of these friendships on attitudes and behaviour.