Short article Dec 2018
Health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania
We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
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Short article Dec 2018
We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
Short article Mar 2017
This article describes Uniting Care’s approach to supporting the implementation of two evidence-based programs in the East Gippsland region.
Short article Apr 2018
A recent report from Women's Health Victoria brought together research and promising practice to explore the health and wellbeing of young women.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to grandparents.
Media release Sep 2016
Grandparents still play an important role in providing childcare and emotional and financial support to families when it is most needed, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Dec 2016
Australians believe that parents and their adult children have an obligation to support each other practically and financially, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Oct 2017
Nearly one million Australians regularly gamble on horse and dog racing with a high proportion of them experiencing one or more gambling-related problems, according to new analysis by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC), Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). AGRC researcher, Dr Andrew Armstrong said the analysis found an estimated 41 per cent of Australians who regularly bet on the races experienced gambling-related problems such as financial pressures, relationship issues and health problems.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
Policy and practice paper May 2006
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse.