Media release Nov 2023
Parents encouraged to give children more freedom when playing in nature
New research suggests that parents should follow their child's lead when playing in nature and also help them experiment and assess risk for themselves.
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Media release Nov 2023
New research suggests that parents should follow their child's lead when playing in nature and also help them experiment and assess risk for themselves.
Practice guide Nov 2023
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Opinion Oct 2023
Read an opinion piece published in the Herald Sun, written by Dr Nancy Greer and Dr Kei Sakata, on how pokies shut-down times should be earlier, to reflect our recently published research.
Media release Oct 2023
A new study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre at the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed that regular gamblers at the greatest risk of harm are aged between 18 and 34 years.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from the 2022 National Gambling Trends Study surveys of Australian adults who gambled regularly on pokies or bet regularly online on sports or races.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from a 2022 survey of Australian adults who bet online on sports/races (online wagering) on a regular basis.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from a 2022 survey of Australian adults who gambled on pokies on a regular basis (at least fortnightly).
Webinar Oct 2023
This webinar will explore how practitioners can make children’s wellbeing central to conversations with parents who are navigating separation and/or divorce.
News item Oct 2023
It’s Children’s Week and this year’s theme is: Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy. Research shows that having access to safe outdoor spaces provides opportunities for children to engage in creative and adventurous play, make friends and get active.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2023
This paper provides an overview of what e-cigarettes are and the prevalence of vaping among adolescents in Australia.