Webinar Feb 2022
Supporting the developmental needs of children with neurodiversity
This webinar provided an overview of how neurodiversity impacts child development and how practitioners can support children with neurodiversity.
Webinar Feb 2022
This webinar provided an overview of how neurodiversity impacts child development and how practitioners can support children with neurodiversity.
Short article Apr 2022
This short article provides evidence on family-inclusive approaches when working with young people who are accessing mental health support.
Short article Dec 2020
This article outlines the evidence on food insecurity experiences for women and children affected by family violence and what works to support them.
Short article Mar 2016
We recently spoke with Professor Sue Dyson about respectful relationships education, and its role in preventing domestic and family violence.
Short article May 2016
Research shows that there are harms associated with early exposure to pornography, but appropriate sex and relationships education can help.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article summarises the key findings from the AIFS study into the role, use and efficacy of Independent Children's Lawyers.
Family Matters article Oct 2009
Family Matters article on financial disadvantage and children's school readiness
Family Matters article Oct 2009
Articles in this issue address the interaction of policies, services and institutions, and the vulnerable with the employment prospects of those in out-of-home care; the economic consequences for single-parent families of the changes to the child support and the Welfare-to-Work reforms; and how the Victorian legal system has responded to family violence.
Research report Dec 2017
This Research Report gives evidence about the impact exposure to and consumption of online pornography has on children and young people.
Research report Jun 2018
This Research Report investigates the experiences and needs of young people whose parents have separated and have accessed the family law system.