Media release Oct 2018
Dieting a weight on teenage minds
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A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
Webinar Jul 2015
This webinar described notable developments and initiatives taking place internationally in the area of child legal representation.
Webinar Sep 2018
This webinar discussed recent research on young people’s experiences of the family law system and its implications for child-inclusive practice.
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.
Short article Sep 2017
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
Media release Jun 2016
Levels of risky drinking among Australian parents is a strong factor influencing their teenage children to try alcohol, according to a new study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Jul 2018
Children and young people want to be heard more often in family law decision-making and to have their views taken seriously by both parents and professionals, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Aug 2018
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
Media release Feb 2019
Findings from the longitudinal Study of Australian Children show that when a father engages in regular heavy drinking (defined as more than five drinks more than twice a month) when his daughter is aged 12-13, it has a strong bearing on the likelihood she will try alcohol by age 14-15.
Practice guide Jul 2015
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.