Short article Dec 2018
Health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania
We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
Short article Dec 2018
We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
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.
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
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
Webinar Jun 2018
This webinar provided an overview of recent research on how to support and respond to children's disclosures of abuse and neglect.
Short article Apr 2018
A recent report from Women's Health Victoria brought together research and promising practice to explore the health and wellbeing of young women.
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.
Short article Mar 2017
This article describes Uniting Care’s approach to supporting the implementation of two evidence-based programs in the East Gippsland region.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to natural disasters and drought
Media release May 2016
Australians still turn to family for help and support in times of crisis, according to an Australian Institute of Family Studies facts sheet released today as part of National Families Week.