Family Matters article Sep 2004
Young people and mentoring
This article discusses the National Strategy Paper on 'Young people and mentoring' launched in May 2004.
Family Matters article Sep 2004
This article discusses the National Strategy Paper on 'Young people and mentoring' launched in May 2004.
Family Matters article Sep 2004
Family Matters article Sep 2004
This article explores the risk factors associated with adolescent antisocial behaviour, as well as the factors that might promote resilience against this outcome, drawing on data from the Australian Temperament Project.
Family Matters article Sep 2004
This article focuses on contemporary patterns of transition for young people who are becoming adult in the 2000s, and reflects on how we understand these patterns.
Research report Dec 2004
This report reviews and synthesises the research and interventions concerning the impact of parenting factors on adolescent alcohol use
Family Matters article Mar 2005
This paper reports on the progress and perspectives of 1157 young people aged 19 - 20 years, looking at how they are coping with the complexity and uncertainty of modern life.
Family Matters article Mar 2005
This paper presents evidence on the use of flexible work arrangements to provide adult care and how this compares to the use by those caring for children.
Research report Jun 2005
This report focuses on the personal, family and social characteristics that are linked to differing patterns of driving behaviour
Family Matters article Jun 2005
This paper discusses current best practice approaches to prevention of sexual assault experienced by young people, with a focus on schools based programs, reflects on past sexual assault prevention initiatives with young people, and considers what direction future initiatives might take, including proposed policy changes.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
Examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Aboriginal and Torres people caring for children removed from their parents