Research report Mar 2015
Demographics of living alone
People living alone now account for a quarter of all Australian households.
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Research report Mar 2015
People living alone now account for a quarter of all Australian households.
Webinar May 2018
This webinar outlined emerging evidence on the impact of early adversity on children’s development and discussed implications for practice.
Facts and figures May 2018
Figures around life expectancy for older Australians, the significance of maintaining social networks, and caring for grandchildren.
Short article Dec 2018
We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
Short article Oct 2017
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Short article Apr 2018
A recent report from Women's Health Victoria brought together research and promising practice to explore the health and wellbeing of young women.
Short article Aug 2018
This short article highlights the importance of giving children a voice after cases of intimate partner homicide to better respond to their needs.
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 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.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.