Policy and practice paper Apr 2006
The effectiveness of parent education and home visiting child maltreatment prevention programs
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This paper investigates the effectiveness of child maltreatment prevention programs.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2006
This paper investigates the effectiveness of child maltreatment prevention programs.
Short article Apr 2019
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
Policy and practice paper May 2007
An overview about synchronising parenting methods and child characteristics, and ways in which parenting can be attuned to "fit" the child.
Short article Sep 2017
This article reflects on research that revealed parents didn’t always know how adolescents were feeling, and considers implications for practice.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2011
Discussion of the factors affecting relationship satisfaction for new parents and the types of programs that can support the transition to parenthood.
Short article Sep 2020
This short article summarises the findings from our Child, family and community welfare survey: Support during COVID-19.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2014
Explores some of the characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to family functioning
Policy and practice paper Feb 2008
Insights into the protective effects and risks that influence forms of functioning among Aboriginal families.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
A discussion of problems in defining and understanding the complexities of stepfamilies, and differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families.
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.