Short article Nov 2017
Child protection workers and occupational violence
Violence against child protection workers has negative effects on their health and wellbeing, but more research is needed to understand its impacts.
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Short article Nov 2017
Violence against child protection workers has negative effects on their health and wellbeing, but more research is needed to understand its impacts.
Webinar Oct 2017
This webinar focused on developing practical strategies to create safe and inclusive environments for children with disability.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Webinar Mar 2016
This webinar focused on the evidence for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy, and the factors that contribute to its success.
Short article May 2018
The MacKillop Family Services conference focused on what can be learned from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Practice guide Jul 2015
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.
Webinar Aug 2018
This webinar explored some of the complexities involved when psychiatric labels are applied to children.
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.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
The first aim of this paper is to establish whether and how the number of young children people have and the age of their youngest child are associated with the quantity and quality of their sleep.
Practice guide Oct 2014
Identifies what works, what doesn't, and the gaps in the research evidence.