Research programs
Australian Gambling Research Centre
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The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
Research programs
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article highlights the importance of systematic reviews for research synthesis, with the strength of this approach demonstrated through the authors’ recent Cochrane review into the effectiveness of school-based programs for the prevention of child sexual abuse.
Short article Dec 2019
This short article describes Playgroup Queensland’s pilot to provide an opportunity for aged care residents to engage in a weekly playgroup.
Commissioned report Jun 2014
Explores the prevalence of different types of family environments, and the influence of these environments on children's developmental outcomes.
Webinar Jul 2020
A Families in Focus webinar. In this webinar, Jay Weatherill discussed the opportunities for system reform in early childhood development post Covid-19.
Webinar Jul 2023
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article presents findings from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study on the hopes and dreams of expectant parents.