Family Matters article Apr 2008
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Some aspects of the early history of child protection in Australia
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Media release Nov 2018
Smacking children to discipline and punish them
For decades the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraged parents from spanking.
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Practice guide Oct 2012
Sibling sexual abuse
This Research Summary into sibling sexual abuse will review the current literature on definitions, impacts, barriers to disclosure and legal issues
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Family Matters article Jun 1995
Sexuality education
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Practice guide May 2014
Sexual revictimisation
Traces the path of research on violence against women to conclude that gender inequality is an underlying determinant in the factors that cause it
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Short article Feb 2018
Sexting: What does the research say?
Recent research suggests that more young adults engage in sexting than teenagers and those who sext regard it more positively than those who don't.
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Submission Nov 2013
Separated families and access to the family law system
A focus on access to justice for separated families when parents dispute arrangements for children.
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Family Matters article Jun 2001
School experiences of the children of lesbian and gay parents
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Family Matters article Nov 1990
Saving the world's children?
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Policy and practice paper Aug 2012
Safe and supportive Indigenous families and communities for children: A synopsis and critique of Australian research
A review of research on building safe and supportive families and communities for Indigenous children in Australia.