Family Matters article Sep 2004
Young people and mentoring
This article discusses the National Strategy Paper on 'Young people and mentoring' launched in May 2004.
Family Matters article Sep 2004
This article discusses the National Strategy Paper on 'Young people and mentoring' launched in May 2004.
Family Matters article Aug 1994
This article reports on Australian Institute of Family Studies research undertaken for the National Youth Affairs Research Scheme on the position of young people in relation to the family.
Family Matters article Dec 1993
This article looks at the effects of family resources on young peoples' decisions to stay with parents, and what such trends mean for parenting.
Family Matters article Dec 1994
This article reports on findings from the Becoming Adult Study, a study of 138 23-year olds conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Family Matters article Aug 1992
Data from the Australian Institute of Family Studies' Becoming Adult Study are used to explore the effect of parental separation and divorce on young adults.
Family Matters article Mar 2000
Data from a recent Institute study of young adults are presented in this article to cast light on the transition markers that formerly signalled adulthood and young people's relationship to the processes of leaving and returning home.
Practice guide Jul 2012
Interview with Patrick Tidmarsh, Forensic Interview Advisor, Sexual Offences Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT), Victoria Police
Policy and practice paper May 2008
Examines bullying and its impact on young people’s health and wellbeing, and the significance of family relationships in dealing with bullying.
Family Matters article Jun 2005
This paper discusses current best practice approaches to prevention of sexual assault experienced by young people, with a focus on schools based programs, reflects on past sexual assault prevention initiatives with young people, and considers what direction future initiatives might take, including proposed policy changes.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Shortcomings raised by participants in relation to assessment procedures when used to assess potential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers