Short article Feb 2019
Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to care
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This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.
Short article Feb 2019
This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.
Media release Jan 2018
Abuse of older people is a complex and sometimes hidden problem in Australia. To help build on the growing body of knowledge on the issue, the Elder Abuse National Research Project is currently underway, led by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Media release Aug 2017
New research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has recorded high rates of self-harm and suicidal behaviour among Australian teenagers.
Policy and practice paper May 2012
An exploration of the concept of community resilience and frameworks and tools developed to understand and measure it.
Family Matters article Mar 1995
Media release Nov 2018
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.
Research report Sep 2011
This report examines whether drought affected areas have higher rates of residential mobility out of these areas
Practice guide Sep 2013
Reviews effective mentoring relationships, how they work, and what further research is needed.
Webinar Apr 2016
This webinar examined the current “wheels in motion” of Commonwealth reform processes, and highlighted the implications for other service sectors.
Family Matters article Jun 1996