Family Matters article Sep 1999
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Short article Sep 2017
Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
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Media release Jun 2016
Parents' risky drinking linked to kids alcohol use
Levels of risky drinking among Australian parents is a strong factor influencing their teenage children to try alcohol, according to a new study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release May 2018
Grandparents caring for vulnerable children say they need more support
Many Australian carers are grandparents caring for vulnerable relatives living out-of-home and they are not getting the support services they need, according to a research report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Feb 2019
Teen girls influenced by fathers' heavy drinking
Findings from the longitudinal Study of Australian Children show that when a father engages in regular heavy drinking (defined as more than five drinks more than twice a month) when his daughter is aged 12-13, it has a strong bearing on the likelihood she will try alcohol by age 14-15.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2011
Interagency collaboration: Part B. Does collaboration benefit children and families? Exploring the evidence
Investigates the relationship between collaboration and improved outcomes for children and families.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2014
International approaches to child protection
Offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally, including Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip.
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Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
Indigenous community development projects
This evaluation is focused on early learnings from Indigenous community development projects
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Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
The recruitment, retention, and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foster carers
Examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Aboriginal and Torres people caring for children removed from their parents
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2005
National Audit of Australian Child Protection Research 1995-2004
This audit brings together information about Australian research projects in the fields of child protection and early intervention