Family Matters article Apr 2002
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Family Matters article Jun 2001
Parenting in the Torres Strait Islands
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Short article Sep 2017
Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
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Short article Sep 2017
Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionally
This article reflects on research that revealed parents didn’t always know how adolescents were feeling, and considers implications for practice.
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Short article Apr 2018
Introducing the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health: A focus for all health and welfare practitioners
The National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health builds workforce capacity to support children at risk of mental health conditions.
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Media release Mar 2015
The digital divide extends to younger Australians
One in ten young Australians under 35 feel that they have been left behind by advances in modern information communication technology and one in five say they’ll be left behind in the future, according to an Australian Family Trends paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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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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Media release Jul 2018
Divorce legacy lingers in older age
Many older age Australians who have experienced divorce are substantially less well off financially than people who have stayed married, according to new analysis by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Aug 2018
Fathers’ work-life balance affects children’s mental health
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
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Commissioned report Feb 2014
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia