Webinar Nov 2016
Children's attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
This webinar discussed attachment theory with special emphasis on its strengths and limitations for informing practice in out-of-home care.
Webinar Nov 2016
This webinar discussed attachment theory with special emphasis on its strengths and limitations for informing practice in out-of-home care.
Webinar Mar 2016
This webinar focused on the evidence for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy, and the factors that contribute to its success.
Media release Mar 2016
Counselling for individuals, couples and families works for a significant majority of those seeking help with relationships and life’s problems, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Webinar Jul 2015
This webinar summarised research on the efficacy of couple therapy and relationship education, and discussed the implications for practice.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2013
This paper uses existing literature to describe Australia's family leave policy history leading up to the government-funded Dad and Partner Pay
Policy and practice paper Feb 2014
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
Media release Sep 2017
Australians need the protection of full ‘pre-commitment systems’ to reduce the financial and social harm from poker machines, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Gambling Research Centre. Eight per cent of the Australian adult population – or 1.4million people – experience some degree of gambling problem. Of these almost half are moderate or high risk gamblers, with poker machines the most harmful form of gambling in Australia.
Short article Mar 2017
This article explores the links between gender equality and violence against women, using the situation in Nordic countries as an example.
Submission Mar 2014
Inquiry into grandparents taking primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2014
Reviews recent research findings into couples in long-term relationships (married and de facto) that provide insight into the couple relationship.