Commissioned report Dec 2019
Tweens and teens: What do they worry about?
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This chapter uses data to examine what issues concern Australian children and whether these worries change as they move from being 'tween' to 'teen'.
Commissioned report Dec 2019
This chapter uses data to examine what issues concern Australian children and whether these worries change as they move from being 'tween' to 'teen'.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2016
This paper defines and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of child and family welfare services in Australia
Journal article Jul 2023
This article investigates the social factors that affect refugees’ mental health.
Research report Jun 2021
This report looks at families' participation in employment and experiences of work-family balance using the second survey of the Families in Australia
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.
Media release May 2024
Vaping rates among Australian men more than tripled from 4% in 2020-21 to 13% in 2022 according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Practice guide May 2018
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article summarises the key findings from the AIFS study into the role, use and efficacy of Independent Children's Lawyers.
Webinar Aug 2023
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2024
This paper summarises the research evidence on the influence of positive peer relationships on the social and emotional development of young people in the middle years (8-14 years).