Policy and practice paper Jul 2013
Family factors in early school leaving
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2013
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
Short article Jun 2017
Drummond Street Services' CEO Karen Field reflects upon the use of evidence in her work and the work of the sector.
Short article Jun 2017
The Smith Family’s Wendy Field discusses the tensions between implementing evidence-based programs and responding to local and complex needs.
Short article Jul 2017
Zoe Upson discusses how Amity Health supports its staff to deliver and evaluate community programs, despite not having a dedicated research team.
Media release Sep 2016
Australian parents decide which primary school is best for their child based on convenience and a host of other largely, personal factors that go beyond academic outcomes, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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.
Practice guide Sep 2010
This sheet will provide program practitioners and providers with a range of resources relating to conducting program or practice evaluation.
Practice guide Nov 2009
This paper outlines different evaluation types, identifies the key elements to developing a rigorous evaluation and highlights possible limitations.
Policy and practice paper May 2008
Examines bullying and its impact on young people’s health and wellbeing, and the significance of family relationships in dealing with bullying.