Webinar Nov 2017
Collective impact: Opportunities and challenges for implementation
This webinar presented an overview of collective impact with a focus on leadership and governance, community engagement, and evaluation.
Webinar Nov 2017
This webinar presented an overview of collective impact with a focus on leadership and governance, community engagement, and evaluation.
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 2017
Nearly one million Australians regularly gamble on horse and dog racing with a high proportion of them experiencing one or more gambling-related problems, according to new analysis by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC), Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). AGRC researcher, Dr Andrew Armstrong said the analysis found an estimated 41 per cent of Australians who regularly bet on the races experienced gambling-related problems such as financial pressures, relationship issues and health problems.
Media release Jan 2018
Abuse of older people is a complex and sometimes hidden problem in Australia. To help build on the growing body of knowledge on the issue, the Elder Abuse National Research Project is currently underway, led by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Short article Jan 2018
This article responds to some common questions about the Communities for Children Facilitating Partners evidence-based requirement.
Short article Mar 2019
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
Webinar May 2019
This webinar demonstrated how a needs assessment can inform program planning, as well as contribute to community building outcomes.
Short article May 2019
This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.
Webinar Jun 2019
This webinar outlined key concepts and practical steps for implementing evidence-informed programs and practices in child and family services.