Family Matters article Jun 1998
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2013
Rarely an isolated incident: Acknowledging the interrelatedness of child maltreatment, victimisation and trauma
Experiences of child maltreatment are rarely isolated incidents; different forms of abuse often co-occur, and trauma often develops over time
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Webinar Aug 2016
Placing family at the centre of mental health recovery
This webinar outlined ways in which practitioners can support healing and recovery in families affected by parental mental illness.
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Short article Oct 2018
Paying attention to the mental health of parents of children with a disability
This short article explores opportunities to build workforce capacity to better support the mental health of parents of children with a disability.
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Webinar Mar 2018
Parenting in contexts of family violence and inter-parental conflict: Implications for practice
This webinar explored the implications of recent research on women's and children’s experiences of family violence and inter-parental conflict.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2012
Parental separation from an adolescent perspective: What do they say?
Examines the importance of listening to the perspectives of young people on their experiences of parental separation.
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Short article Feb 2019
Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to care
This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.
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Media release Aug 2017
New research shows that self harm and suicidal behaviour a hidden danger for 14-15 year olds
New research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has recorded high rates of self-harm and suicidal behaviour among Australian teenagers.
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Family Matters article Sep 2008
Multiple partnerships and children’s wellbeing
Family Matters article
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Media release Nov 2018
Most teenagers turn to parents and friends for help
The vast majority of Australian adolescents seek help for their personal and emotional problems from their parents and friends rather than health professionals, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.