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.
Short article Jun 2017
In the context of rising housing costs and financial stress, parental separation in low-income families can trigger greater risk of homelessness.
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 Mar 2016
Counselling for individuals, couples and families works for a significant majority of those seeking help with relationships and life’s problems, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Oct 2017
Nearly one million Australians regularly gamble on horse and dog racing with a high proportion of them experiencing one or more gambling-related problems, according to new analysis by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC), Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). AGRC researcher, Dr Andrew Armstrong said the analysis found an estimated 41 per cent of Australians who regularly bet on the races experienced gambling-related problems such as financial pressures, relationship issues and health problems.
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 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.
Policy and practice paper Mar 2009
Examines the role of pro-relationship behaviours, specifically forgiveness and sacrifice, in repairing and maintaining couple relationships.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2008
Looking at "postvention"for families - activities that can assist those bereaved by suicide to cope with what has occurred.
Policy and practice paper Mar 2010
Examines the literature regarding adolescent-parent relationships, and the evidence for family involvement in interventions to address problems.