Facts and figures Feb 2022
Divorces in Australia
The latest figures around divorces in Australia: divorce rate, duration of marriage at divorce, and the extent to which divorces involved children.
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Divorces in Australia
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Media release Nov 2018
Most teenagers turn to parents and friends for help
The vast majority of Australian adolescents seek help for their personal and emotional problems from their parents and friends rather than health professionals, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Webinar Dec 2018
Engaging children as partners in practice to support their mental health and wellbeing
This webinar discussed practices that can contribute to practitioners creating genuine partnerships with children and their families.
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Media release Oct 2018
Dieting a weight on teenage minds
A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
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Short article Oct 2018
Paying attention to the mental health of parents of children with a disability
This short article explores opportunities to build workforce capacity to better support the mental health of parents of children with a disability.
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Short article Sep 2018
The meaning of home for children and young people after parental separation
A new study exploring the meaning of home for children and young people after separation aims to inform living arrangements that work for them.
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Webinar Oct 2018
What is infant and child mental health and why is it important for all practitioners to think about it?
This webinar examined Emerging Minds’ work, focusing on how practitioners and services can develop consistent and engaging child-focused practice.
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Webinar Sep 2018
Give children a bigger voice more of the time: Children’s and young people’s experiences of the family law system
This webinar discussed recent research on young people’s experiences of the family law system and its implications for child-inclusive practice.
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Short article Aug 2018
Children who have lost a parent to family violence need to be listened to
This short article highlights the importance of giving children a voice after cases of intimate partner homicide to better respond to their needs.