Family Matters article Jun 2000
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Short article Sep 2017
Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
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Short article Mar 2018
Scanlon Foundation: Mapping social cohesion 2017
Recent research shows that while most Australians support immigration and multiculturalism, reports of discrimination have doubled between 2007–17.
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Media release Dec 2015
Only lonely for some
It’s official … living alone can make some people feel lonelier and less satisfied with life, 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 Feb 2019
Teen girls influenced by fathers' heavy drinking
Findings from the longitudinal Study of Australian Children show that when a father engages in regular heavy drinking (defined as more than five drinks more than twice a month) when his daughter is aged 12-13, it has a strong bearing on the likelihood she will try alcohol by age 14-15.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2002
The role of mass media in facilitating community education and child abuse prevention strategies
The merits of using mass media to advocate for children's rights, and raise awareness of and prevent child abuse.
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Policy and practice paper Apr 1998
Long-term effects of child sexual abuse - 1998
Examines the effects of child sexual abuse on social, sexual and interpersonal functioning, and its role in the broader aspects of mental health.
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Policy and practice paper Apr 2004
Child welfare approaches for Indigenous communities: International perspectives
This paper provides a review of legislation and services delivered to Indigenous communities in Canada, the United States and New Zealand.
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Policy and practice paper Apr 1999
Community-based approaches in preventing child maltreatment
Review of theoretical constructs relating to child abuse prevention, health promotion strategies and the development of healthy communities.