Media release Oct 2018
Dieting a weight on teenage minds
A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
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Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
Webinar May 2018
This webinar outlined emerging evidence on the impact of early adversity on children’s development and discussed implications for practice.
Research report Mar 2015
People living alone now account for a quarter of all Australian households.
Practice guide Jul 2015
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.
Practice guide Sep 2011
This paper reflects on the limits of legal reform in improving outcomes for victim/survivors.
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Media release Jun 2019
The often incompatible demands of work and family life typically have been viewed as a burden for mothers. However new research shows it is also affecting fathers.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Practice guide Nov 2009
There is no argument about the pervasiveness and impact of sexual violence. The challenge we face is how to prevent it.
Practice guide Jul 2013
This Resource Sheet provides an overview of the existing research on women's experiences of sexual harassment and street harassment