Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Comprehensive support for Indigenous carers and young people
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Programs that offer comprehensive support for carers and young people are profiled in detail.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Programs that offer comprehensive support for carers and young people are profiled in detail.
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 Jun 2019
The often incompatible demands of work and family life typically have been viewed as a burden for mothers. However new research shows it is also affecting fathers.
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Practice guide Jul 2015
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.
Practice guide Jul 2014
Explores the issues concerning and best practice for data collection for and about Indigenous people in Australia.
Family Matters article Apr 1994
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.
Practice guide Dec 2013
Reviews the evidence on the functioning and effectiveness of various diversionary programs to assess what works and what doesn't.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
The first aim of this paper is to establish whether and how the number of young children people have and the age of their youngest child are associated with the quantity and quality of their sleep.