Family Matters article Mar 2000
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Family Matters article Mar 2000
New employment policies, poverty and mothering
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Family Matters article Mar 2000
Young adult moves
Data from a recent Institute study of young adults are presented in this article to cast light on the transition markers that formerly signalled adulthood and young people's relationship to the processes of leaving and returning home.
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Family Matters article Sep 1999
National Families Strategy: Update
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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 Jun 2016
Parents' risky drinking linked to kids alcohol use
Levels of risky drinking among Australian parents is a strong factor influencing their teenage children to try alcohol, according to a new study 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 Aug 2017
Money the main motivator for working teens
Australian teens choose to work for the money citing financial reasons as the main motivation to get a job.