Short article Jun 2016
Let’s talk about sex: Broaching sexual ethics with young people
It's important to teach young people to discuss, negotiate and articulate their own sexual desires and boundaries, and to respect those of others.
Short article Jun 2016
It's important to teach young people to discuss, negotiate and articulate their own sexual desires and boundaries, and to respect those of others.
Resource sheet May 2021
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
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 Dec 2019
A new national study has found 16 per cent of Australian teenagers aged 16-17 years reported spending money on some form of gambling activity in the previous 12 months, with some gambling illegally because they were underage.
Media release Oct 2020
Young adult men are drinking alcohol at riskier levels than older men, and adolescent males are carrying early drinking habits with them into adulthood, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Practice guide May 2018
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.
Practice guide May 2018
A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.
Practice guide May 2018
The focus of this resource is emotional dysregulation; which may put a child at increased risk of social and emotional difficulties over time.
Practice guide May 2018
This resource focuses on diminished response to social reward; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of developing depression over time.
Practice guide May 2018
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.