Families, Children & Youth
The Pathways to Prevention Program: Doing Developmental Prevention
A 6-page paper reporting interim results of an Australian programme involving family, school and community in a series of interventions designed to prevent anti-social behaviour
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-25
The Fiscal Effects of Investing in High-Quality Preschool Programs
Brookings Institution
An 8-page US brief examining the long-term fiscal benefits of investing in high-quality preschool programmes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-04-19
Factors Associated with Relationship Dissolution of Australian Families with Children
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This Australian report considers whether mental health problems, impaired physical functioning, hazardous levels of alcohol consumption and smoking are associated with later divorce or separation.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-11-06
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This report is part of an annual series depicting child well-being in the areas of family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-10
Early Childhood Education: Pathways to Quality and Equity for all Children
ACER
A 75-page report reviewing early childhood education in Australia
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-20
Movement of Non-Metropolitan Youth Towards the Cities
ACER
A 52-page Australian report tracing young people's geographical mobility
Families, Children & Youth, Urban IssuesPosted: 2007-04-26
Media and Communications in Australian Families 2007
ACMA
A 369-page Australian study of children's use of electronic media and a literature review on the long-term influence of media on children and families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-12-22
The Territory as Parent: Review of the Safety of Children in Care in the ACT and of ACT Child Protection Management
ACT Government
This 236-page Australian report follows an investigation into all aspects of child protection in the ACT
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-28
Kinship Care in NSW: Finding a Way Forward
ACWA
An Australian study of the issues surrounding the support and supervision of kinship care
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-29
At Risk Youth: A Transitory State?
ACYS
A 12-page briefing paper drawing on related research to consider whether being ‘at risk’ is a permanent or transitory state for young people
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-04-20
Mother and Infant Attachment Theory and Domestic Violence
ADFVC
This 16-page Australian paper explores how abuse at time of birth or during infancy can impact on early mother and infant attachment patterns
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-10-15
Recent Progress in Marriage and Relationship Education in Australia
AFIS
A 9-page Australian briefing paper summarizing recent developments aimed at addressing challenges and directions in marriage and relationship education
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-03
Embedding Research in Practice: Research within Family Relationship Centres in Australia
AFRC
This 17-page Australian briefing paper surveys a sample of research projects undertaken by FRCs established in funding rounds 1 and 2, and provides some insight into the issues of greatest concern to centres in the first few years of operation, the usefulness of reflective practice in service development, and the experience of the research process where external research partners are involved
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-07
The Changing Role of Grandparents
AFRC
A 9-page Australian briefing that traces the changing role of grandparents over the past 20 years, examines the issues facing them in their new roles and discussing how service providers might support them
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-19
Social Inclusion in the Family Support Sector
AFRC
This 10-page Australian briefing paper summarises some of the literature and research on social inclusion and considers the relevance of the concept and its application to family support services
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-03-03
Lawyers and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners: Achieving the Child-focused Ideal in Practice
AFRC
A 4-page Australian summary of research into the different meanings of the child-focused ideal for family dispute resolution practitioners and lawyers, and how these differences play out in practice
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-19
Online Counselling, Therapy and Dispute Resolution
AFRC
This 15-page Australian briefing outlines a range of benefits and challenges related to online therapy
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-10-19
Supporting Couples Across the Transition to Parenthood
AFRC
This 9-page Australian paper is aimed at informing practitioners working with individuals and couples about the major factors impacting on relationship satisfaction for new parents and the optimal characteristics and content of programs to support both the couple and their parenting through the transition to parenthood.
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-07-04
Family Relationships and Mental Illness: Impacts and Service Responses
AFRC
This 19-page Australian paper gives a brief overview of mental health problems, including types and prevalence, causes of mental illness, and family-related risk and protective factors.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-10
Family Violence: Towards a Holistic Approach to Screening and Risk Assessment in Family Support Services
AFRC
This 18-page Australian briefing paper reviews the current research and literature specific to family violence screening and risk assessment. The paper aims to assist service providers and practitioners to develop and evaluate tools for use within family support services
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-10-19
Child Inclusion as a Principle and as Evidence-Based Practice
AFRC
A 23-page Australian issues paper on the benefits of child-inclusive family law dispute resolution
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-31
Stepfamilies: Understanding and Responding Effectively
AFRC
A 16-page Australian briefing paper dealing with issues relating to stepfamilies
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-12
Strengthening and Repairing Relationships: Addressing Forgiveness and Sacrifice in Couples Education and Counselling
AFRC
This 14-page Australian paper examines the research related to two pro-relationship behaviours - forgiveness and sacrifice - and explores their application in marriage and relationship education and couples counselling
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-03-25
Communication with Young People in a Family Services Setting
AFRC
This Australian article looks at some of the issues related to communicating with young people, and practice tips which may help to make the conversation run more smoothly
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-03-16
Father-Inclusive Practice and Associated Professional Competencies
AFRC
This 10-page Australian briefing explores the research on fathers' involvement with children and effective practice for including fathers in health, education and welfare services
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-25
New Approach to Child Dispute Services in the Family Court of Australia
AFRC
A 2-page article describing a new model being introduced in the Australian Family Court to deal with disputes over arrangements for children following separation
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-12
The Effect of Expansions in Maternity Leave Coverage on Children's Long-Term Outcomes
AGF
This 49-page study examines the impact of extending maternity leave coverage on children's outcomes in Germany
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-31
Homelessness Prevention for Women and Children Who Have Experienced Domestic and Family Violence: Innovations in Policy and Practice
AHURI
This 54-page Australian positioning paper explores the value and implementation challenges of innovative staying at home homelessness prevention measures
Housing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-06-23
Pathways From Out-of-home Care
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin dealing with the importance of housing pathways for care leavers
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2010-09-27
Youth Mentoring
AHURI
This 52-page Australian report considers national and international evidence on the value for investment and identifies evidence regarding the social and economic benefits for youth of quality one-to-one relationship based mentoring
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-12-02
The Young Adult Outcomes of Childhood and Adolescent Antisocial Behaviour: An Australian Cohort
AIC
This 132-page Australian report focuses on the link between childhood and adolescent antisocial behaviour and young adult outcomes
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-09
Antisocial Behaviour: An Examination of Individual, Family, and Neighbourhood Factors
AIC
This 6-page Australian research examines individual, family and neighbourhood predictors of adolescent antisocial behaviour
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-03-25
What Makes Juvenile Offenders Different from Adult Offenders?
AIC
This 8-page Australian paper outlines the factors (biological, psychological and social) that make juvenile offenders different from adult offenders and that necessitate unique responses to juvenile crime
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-03-25
The Challenge of Protecting Boys from Sexual Abuse
AIC
A 17-page Australaian paper arguing that boys receive insufficient protection from sexual abuse
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-29
Partner Violence Among a Sample of Detainees
AIC
A 6-page Australian report explores involvement in intimate partner violence among a sample of police detainees
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-26
Measuring Police Performance in Domestic and Family Violence
AIC
This 6-page Australian paper reports on a number of performance indicators that could be used by police to measure their effectiveness in responding to and reducing family violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-11
Community Perceptions of Domestic Violence
AIC
A single-page summary of the results of an Australian survey of contemporary community attitudes to violence against women, analysed by majority and minority communities
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-19
The Impact of Child Support Payments on the Labour Supply Decisions of Resident Mothers
AIFS
This 34-page Australian paper examines the effect of child support payments on separated mothers' employment
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-10-19
History of Child Protection Services
AIFS
This 7-page Australian resource sheet provides a brief history of developments in child protection services in Australia and internationally
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-11-29
Promoting Positive Education and Care Transitions for Children
AIFS
This Australian resource sheet is a review of research regarding children’s transition from home, to early childhood education and care services and then to school, with a specific focus upon both children and parents’ experiences of those transitions.
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2011-11-10
Allegations of Family Violence and Child Abuse in Family Law Children's Proceedings
AIFS
A 184-page Australian benchmark study into the frequency of allegations of family violence and abuse, and the amount of supporting evidence
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-15
Child Deaths from Abuse and Neglect in Australia
AIFS
This 6-page resource sheet provides a statistical overview of child deaths from child abuse and neglect in Australia and internationally
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-02-04
Differential Parenting of Children from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Attending Childcare
AIFS
This 36-page Australian paper examines how children from different cultural backgrounds are parented at home and in day care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-02
Tailoring Parenting to Fit the Child
AIFS
A 9-page Australian briefing paper providing an overview of evidence about the importance of synchrony between parenting methods and child characteristics
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-02
What Works with Adolescents? Family Connections and Involvement in Interventions for Adolescent Problem Behaviours
AIFS
This 13-page Australian briefing explores the literature regarding adolescent-parent relationships and the evidence for family involvement in interventions, such as family therapy, to address adolescent problems. Examples of practice are provided.
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-30
Growing Up in Australia: 2005-06 Annual Report
AIFS
This 44-page report of a longitudinal study is designed to provide an evidence base for family and children's policy in Australia
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-03
Strengthening and Repairing Relationships: Addressing Forgiveness and Sacrifice in Couples Education and Counselling
AIFS
This 14-page Australian paper focuses on the concept that better understanding of relational dynamics can be gained through studying constructs that contribute to the strength of a relationship
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-04-22
Cooperation and Coordination: An Evaluation of the Family Court of Australia's Magellan Case-Management Model
AIFS
A 230-page evaluation of the case-management pathway used in Australia where allegations of serious sexual or physical abuse exist in post-separation situations
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-31
Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms
AIFS
This 405-page report provides an evaluation of the 2006 changes to the Australian family law system
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-28
Parental Intellectual Disability and Child Protection: Key Issues
AIFS
In this 20-page Australian paper, parental intellectual disability and the common risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect are examined to understand if and why parents with intellectual disability are at heightened risk of abusing or neglecting their children
Families, Children & Youth, DisabilityPosted: 2009-12-16
Telephone Counselling and Therapy in Family Relationship Services
AIFS
This 2-page Australian article is a brief summary of the use of telephone services in counselling and therapy, with an emphasis on family work
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-09-23
Responding to Young People Disclosing Sexual Assault: A Resource for Schools
AIFS
This Australian document provides information about young people's experiences of sexual assault, the barriers they face to disclosing such experiences, the process of disclosure for young people, what schools can do to support somebody who has disclosed sexual assault and why it is so important to provide positive and supportive responses.
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-12-31
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Preventing and Responding to the Abuse and Neglect of Infants
AIFS
The particular focus of this 28-page Australian issues paper is child abuse and neglect in infants aged 0-3 years
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-09-22
Young People and Their Parents: Supporting Families Through Changes that Occur in Adolescence
AIFS
A 7-page Australian briefing paper exploring the changes experienced by young people and their families during the adolescent period
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-11
Parental Time with Children: Do Job Characteristics Make a Difference?
AIFS
This 30-page Australian research paper examines how characteristics of parental paid employment are associated with differences in parent-child time
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-09-22
"Getting the Big Picture": A Synopsis and Critique of Australian Out-of-Home Care
AIFS
A 40-page Australian report reviewing research into out-of-home care for children and young people
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18
The Effect of Relationship Breakdown on Income and Social Exclusion
AIFS
This 32-page Australian paper examines the financial circumstances of men and women following divorce and the extent of social exclusion
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-31
Growing Up in Australia
AIFS
A number of papers focusing on improving support for children and their families that were presented at the Australian LSAC Research Conference in December 2007 (single page linking to each paper)
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-02-27
Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosures of Abuse
AIFS
This 7-page Australian practice brief contains information that will help family, friends, other adults and professionals to respond to a child’s disclosure of abuse.
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-09-16
Prevention and Early Intervention in Strengthening Families and Relationships
AIFS
This 13-page Australian paper examines the challenges and implications in encouraging prevention and early intervention in strengthening families and relationships
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-26
Divorce and the Wellbeing of Older Australians
AIFS
An Australian research paper estimating the impact of divorce on wellbeing in later life
Ageing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-26
Strengthening Aboriginal Family Functioning: What Works and Why?
AIFS
An 11-page Australian briefing discussing the evidence base on the functioning of Aboriginal families
Families, Children & Youth, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2008-02-26
The Nature and Impact of Caring for Family Members with a Disability in Australia
AIFS
This 140-page Australian report examines the effects of caring for family members
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-25
Developing a Road Map for Research: Identifying the Priorities for a National Child Protection Research Agenda
AIFS
A 16-page Australian report discussing the relevance of evidence-based policy and practice for professionals working with vulnerable children and families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-12
Improving Outcomes for Children Living in Families with Parental Substance Abuse
AIFS
This 16-page Australian paper provides an overview of the research literature on the outcomes of children living in families with parental substance abuse
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-09-23
Lone and Couple Mothers in the Australian Labour Market
AIFS
A 55-page Australian report providing new insights into possible reasons for the different rates of employment of lone and couple mothers by examining how their employment transitions vary
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-26
The Safety and Wellbeing of Children in Families with Multiple and Complex Problems
AIFS
This 24-page Australian paper presents evidence regarding the extent to which parental substance misuse, domestic violence and parental mental health problems co-occur and discusses the wider context of exclusion and disadvantage.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-12-15
Family Relationships Quarterly
AIFS
A special 30-page edition of an Australian bulletin containing a number of articles focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-09-14
An Exploration of the Timing and Nature of Parental Time with 4-5 Year Olds
AIFS
A 32-page Australian research paper investigating the timing and nature of parental time with 4-5 year-olds
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-11
Breastfeeding and Infants' Time Use
AIFS
A 48-page Australian paper analysing infants' time use according to breastfeeding status in order to help inform the debate about how breastfeeding leads to improved child outcomes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-02
Strengthening and Repairing Relationships: Addressing Forgiveness and Sacrifice in Couples Education and Counselling
AIFS
This 14-page Australian paper examines the research and application of forgiveness and sacrifice in repairing and maintaining family relationships
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-11
Working with Families Concerned with School-Based Bullying
AIFS
This 9-page Australian brief examines school bullying and the role of family relationships in dealing with it
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-19
Impact of Past Adoption Practices: Summary of Key Issues from Australian Research
AIFS
An Australian paper reviewing existing research literature about past adoption practices
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-04-26
Families Through Life
AIFS
Report of "Families Through Life", the July 2008 conference of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (single page linking to individual presentations)
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-07-25
Home-to-school Transitions for Financially Disadvantaged Children
AIFS, The Smith Family
This 76-page Australian report describes a preventive approach to build the capacity of financially disadvantaged parents in providing quality early childhood environments and experiences for their children before their key transition from home to school
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-31
Home-to-school Transitions for Financially Disadvantaged Children
AIFS, The Smith Family
This 76-page Australian report focuses on children's readiness for school, considering the role of families, schools and communities as facilitators and inhibitors
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-12-11
Adoptions Australia 2006-07
AIHW
An 84-page report on adoptions in Australia, highlighting significant trends
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-12
Primary Carers of People with Arthritis and Osteoporosis
AIHW
This 44-page Australian report brings together the latest data to highlight the impact of caring for people with arthritis and osteoporosis on the carers themselves
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-05-23
Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care Performance Indicators
AIHW
A 151-page report on the use of child protection and out-of-home care performance indicators in Australia
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-15
Making Progress
AIHW
A report providing key statistical indicators of child and youth health, development and wellbeing in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2008-09-23
Child Protection Australia 2007-08
AIHW
This 117-page report provides comprehensive information on child protection and support services in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-01-21
Asthma in Australian Children:
AIHW
A 73-page report on the incidence, natural progression and outcomes associated with childhood asthma in Australia
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-10-13
Child Protection Australia 2006-07
AIHW
A 116-page report on child protection services in Australia, together with data on children involved in the system
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-30
Maternal Deaths in Australia 2000-2002
AIHW
This 132-page report is an observational study of maternal deaths in Australia
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-30
Child Protection Australia 2005-06
AIHW
This 104-page report provides comprehensive information on child protection in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-29
Assisted Reproductive Technology in Australia and New Zealand 2008
AIHW
A 66-page report on assisted reproductive technology in Australia and New Zealand
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-09-16
Health and Wellbeing of Young Australians: Indicator Framework and Key National Indicators
AIHW
This 20-page bulletin previews the reporting framework and key national indicators that will be the basis of the report Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011, scheduled for release in 2011
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-11
Child Protection Australia 2009-10
AIHW
This 152-page Australian report contains comprehensive information on state and territory child protection and support services and discusses the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-26
Child Protection Australia 2008-09
AIHW
This 128-page report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-05
Oral Health Impacts Among Children by Dental Visiting Treatment Needs
AIHW
This 4-page report provides information on the oral health impacts experienced by Australian children during the period 2004–06, investigating differences in parent-reported toothache, eating difficulties and poor oral health perception between children with different dental visiting patterns and treatment needs
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-23
Eye Health Among Australian Children
AIHW
This 46-page Australian report looks at the prevalence of eye problems among children, including vision disability, congenital anomalies and cancer.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-10
Educational Outcomes of Children on Guardianship or Custody Orders: A Pilot Study
AIHW
This 54-page report provides a snapshot of the academic performance of Australian children on guardianship or custody orders for 2003
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-18
Diabetes in Pregnancy: Its Impact on Australian Women and their Babies
AIHW
A 176-page Australian report finding thst diabetes is associated with poorer pregnancy and birth outcomes
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-12-15
A Picture of Australia's Children 2009
AIHW
This 224-page report delivers the latest information on how, as a nation, Australia is faring according to key indicators of child health, development and wellbeing
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-06-23
Juvenile Justice in Australia 2007-08
AIHW
This 154-page Australian report contains information on the characteristics of young people under community-based supervision and in detention as well the type and length of their supervision
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-04
Water Fluoridation and Children's Dental Health
AIHW, ARCPOH
A 51-page Australian report examining the differences in the oral health of children living in areas of different concentrations of fluoride in the public water supply
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-03
Love Can Hurt, Divorce Will Cost
AMP and NATSEM
This 20-page Australian report examines how couples are impacted financially by divorce
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-22
Supporting the Families of Young People with Problematic Drug Use
ANCD
A 131-page Australian report investigating support options for families of young people with problematic drug usage
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-28
Drug Use in the Family: Impacts and Implications for Children
ANCD
A 255-page Australian report dealing with the opportunities and difficulties in engaging and supporting families where parents or carers have a substance abuse problem
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-25
Re-framing of Childcare in Germany and England: From a Private Responsibility to an Economic Necessity
Anglo-German Foundation
In both Germany and England a process of re-framing the political discourses around childcare for infants (0–3 years) can be seen in the last 10 years. In this 24-page research paper, this re-framing process is analysed using the example of the political debates around the introduction of two central pieces of legislation on the expansion of childcare for this age group
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-17