Media release Nov 2018
Strong peer group helps keep bullies at bay
Adolescents with a strong peer group and close friends are less likely to be victims of bullying, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Nov 2018
Adolescents with a strong peer group and close friends are less likely to be victims of bullying, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Family Matters article Apr 1997
This article shares insights and knowledge gained from providing conciliation counselling to Aboriginal families at times of family breakdown and separation, discussing issues of cross cultural communication, family violence and service provision, as well as offering guidelines to facilitate and promote work in this area.
Family Matters article Apr 1997
Family Matters article Apr 1997
Family Matters article Jun 2001
Family Matters article Jun 2015
New measures to combat forced marriages
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article addresses criticisms of the Family Law DOORS (FL-DOORS) whole-of-family risk screening tool designed for use across the family law sector, following on from an earlier evaluation study by the Australian Institute for Family Studies that claimed only limited take-up of the tool, and presents new evidence on current use of and research with the FL-DOORS, referring to data from over 7,200 cases.
Family Matters article Nov 2016
Background information about the DOORS discussion that is addressed in The Family Law DOORS article.
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article considers the possible family law implications of legislation to ensure that donor-conceived adults can access their donor’s identity.
Family Matters article Jun 1999