Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
Diagnosis in child mental health
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
Webinar Oct 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use can enhance their child-focused practice.
Webinar Feb 2020
This webinar discussed child-focused supervision practices and initiatives to support child-focused practice in adult services.
Webinar May 2020
This webinar explored how to have respectful, collaborative and curious conversations with children and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Webinar Aug 2020
This webinar was the first of a two-part series exploring the importance of language in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Webinar Aug 2020
This webinar was the second of a two-part series exploring the importance of language in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Webinar Feb 2021
This webinar explored how practitioners can support families experiencing the effects of homelessness.
Commissioned report Nov 2018
This chapter describes the past help-seeking behaviours and future help-seeking intentions of adolescents, focusing on who adolescents go to for help.
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.
Media release Jun 2021
Despite relaxed COVID restrictions in most parts of the country, more Australians are taking up the option to work from home, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).