Well being of young people in different family circumstances

This paper examines the financial, physical and emotional wellbeing of adolescents from sole-mother and couple families, some of whose parents are in paid work and some not. 

Harmony in the home

Spotlight on child neglect

Examines child neglect, the way it is minimised and the place of neglect in the child protection system.

Youth suicide prevention programs and activities

This publication was compiled by the Australian Institute of Family Studies for the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy

The UK looking after children approach in Australia

This report argues that the Looking After Children approach may have measurable benefits for child care services in Australia

Youth suicide prevention programs and activities: National stocktake October 1999

This publication was compiled by the Australian Institute of Family Studies for the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy.

At risk but not antisocial

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. 

Enhancing Out-of-Home Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People

The aim of the project was to identify carers, service providers and young people in care’s views on Indigenous out-of-home care arrangements

Comprehensive support for Indigenous carers and young people

Programs that offer comprehensive support for carers and young people are profiled in detail.

Children with complex needs

Looks at what kinds of support services were in place to support children in out-of-home care, and what support services were needed