Practice guide Jul 2014
Positive learning environments for Indigenous children and young people
Reviews the research literature to identify the school-based factors that contribute to an effective learning environment.
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reviews the research literature to identify the school-based factors that contribute to an effective learning environment.
Webinar Aug 2016
This webinar outlined ways in which practitioners can support healing and recovery in families affected by parental mental illness.
Short article Oct 2018
This short article explores opportunities to build workforce capacity to better support the mental health of parents of children with a disability.
Family Matters article Jun 2001
Practice guide Aug 2012
Reviews parenting and home-visiting programs in general, and then focuses on the evidence for programs aimed at Indigenous families.
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 Aug 2017
New research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has recorded high rates of self-harm and suicidal behaviour among Australian teenagers.
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.
Practice guide Sep 2013
Reviews effective mentoring relationships, how they work, and what further research is needed.