Family Matters article Nov 1990
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Media release Jul 2015
Making a smooth transition to secondary school
Children who are social, emotionally stable, enjoy going to school and participate in extra curricula activities have the smoothest transition to secondary school, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Aug 2015
Young delinquents - rare but some at greater risk
Early on-set crime and delinquency is relatively rare in Australia but a range of factors may combine to put some children at risk more than others, according to the first national study of criminal involvement among 12 and 13 year olds.
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Media release Aug 2015
Australian mothers have high hopes for kids education
Australian mothers hold high educational expectations for their children, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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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
Young carers fall behind in school
Young carers suffer a substantial negative impact on their academic achievement arising from their time spent caring for others.
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Media release Jul 2018
Children in separated families feel left out and left "in the dark" when it comes to decisions about their lives
Children and young people want to be heard more often in family law decision-making and to have their views taken seriously by both parents and professionals, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Jul 2018
Restrict children's exposure to gambling advertising
More stringent restrictions on gambling advertising should be considered to protect children from being targeted by gambling operators, according to the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC).
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Research snapshot Sep 2014
Gambling datasets and statistics
Datasets and statistical resources for researchers of gambling.
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Resource sheet Jun 2014
Gambling policy and regulation
Gambling regulation in Australia and each state and territory