Policy and practice paper Jan 2022
Supporting children with neurodiversity
This paper gives principles and strategies for practitioners supporting children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.
Policy and practice paper Jan 2022
This paper gives principles and strategies for practitioners supporting children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.
Short article Jun 2021
This short article outlines the evidence for promoting adequate sleep for young people and what works to support young people and their parents.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.
Webinar May 2021
This webinar explored the social model of disability, how it relates to children’s mental health and considerations for working with children and families.
Webinar Nov 2021
This webinar explored what infant mental health is and how practitioners can support infant mental health and wellbeing.
Short article Apr 2022
This short article provides evidence on family-inclusive approaches when working with young people who are accessing mental health support.
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
Research snapshot Mar 2022
Looking back, looking forward presents a summary of findings on how Australian families experienced 2021 and their hopes for 2022.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article presents research on young people’s suicidal and help-seeking behaviour with implications for practitioners supporting young people.