Research report Jun 2014
Access to early childhood education in Australia: Insights from a qualitative study
Based on interviews with 94 parents this report investigates parents' knowledge of and attitudes towards Early Childhood Education
Research report Jun 2014
Based on interviews with 94 parents this report investigates parents' knowledge of and attitudes towards Early Childhood Education
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 Aug 2017
This article explores what’s known about the complex relationship between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
Short article Oct 2017
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Short article Feb 2018
Recent research suggests that more young adults engage in sexting than teenagers and those who sext regard it more positively than those who don't.
Resource sheet Apr 2015
An overview of the issues involved when displaying images of children and young people online, including privacy laws, consent and safety
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to suicide.
Media release May 2016
New guidelines released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies will strengthen clinical support for survivors of sexual assault who may drink or use drugs to cope with their experience.
Media release Sep 2016
A majority of Australian children are spending large amounts of time on screen activities in excess of the recommended 2-hour daily limit for screen entertainment, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.