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Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to natural disasters and drought
Media release Apr 2016
A sharp increase in the availability of games that simulate gambling poses a risk to young people by presenting gambling as attractive and relatively harmless, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies’ Australian Gambling Research Centre.
Media release Sep 2017
Australians need the protection of full ‘pre-commitment systems’ to reduce the financial and social harm from poker machines, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Gambling Research Centre. Eight per cent of the Australian adult population – or 1.4million people – experience some degree of gambling problem. Of these almost half are moderate or high risk gamblers, with poker machines the most harmful form of gambling in Australia.
Media release Nov 2018
Adolescents with a strong peer group and close friends are less likely to be victims of bullying, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Policy and practice paper May 2012
Outlines definitions of cyberbullying, differences between cyberbullying and offline bullying, and parents' roles in dealing with cyberbullying.
Policy and practice paper May 2008
Examines bullying and its impact on young people’s health and wellbeing, and the significance of family relationships in dealing with bullying.
Policy and practice paper May 2007
An overview about synchronising parenting methods and child characteristics, and ways in which parenting can be attuned to "fit" the child.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Looks at what kinds of support services were in place to support children in out-of-home care, and what support services were needed
Research report Feb 1984
Paper presented at the Conference of Marriage Counselling Organisations held in Canberra, 16 February 1982.
Research report May 2012
Prepared for the 2012 National Families Week, with this year's theme being "Families make all the difference: Helping kids to grow and learn"