Short article Jan 2017
Why some children are more likely to go back into care than others
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.
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Short article Jan 2017
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.
Short article Jun 2017
In the context of rising housing costs and financial stress, parental separation in low-income families can trigger greater risk of homelessness.
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains web resources that relate to bullying.
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.
Research report May 2013
This facts sheet focuses on partnership and fertility trends, with a view to feeding into such decision-making
Webinar Oct 2016
This webinar presented observations from a recent scoping study and discussed effective practice responses in relation to elder abuse.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
The first aim of this paper is to establish whether and how the number of young children people have and the age of their youngest child are associated with the quantity and quality of their sleep.
Submission Mar 2014
A general response to the public consultation document Enhancing Online Safety for Children.
Media release Jul 2016
Talk of reforming the Family Court and family law system is back in the headlines, but we need to ensure we look at the empirical evidence.