Short article Oct 2018
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Short article Oct 2018
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Short article Oct 2018
Recent research conducted by AIFS highlights the importance of incorporating child-inclusive practices in the family law system.
Resource sheet Jun 2016
Outlines the different approaches and instruments used to assess whether children are at risk of maltreatment
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 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Media release Aug 2018
Australian Institute of Family Studies Director Anne Hollonds told Channel Nine’s Today’s Agenda: ‘How much time the children spend with each parent is not the most important thing. The most important thing is the co-parenting, which is now the standard that we're trying to encourage.’
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.
Practice guide May 2013
Information about applying motivational interviewing techniques to support parents to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children
Practice guide Apr 2013
This paper explores how insights from the field of community capacity-building can improve child welfare practice and policy in Australia.
Practice guide Sep 2010
This sheet will provide program practitioners and providers with a range of resources relating to conducting program or practice evaluation.