Organisation
Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Report
The influence of peer relationships in the middle years on mental health
This paper highlights the impact of positive peer relationships on the mental health, wellbeing and development of children aged 8-14. It also outlines how practitioners working with young people might support positive peer relationships.
Guide
Resources to support evaluation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities
This resource sheet provides a list of resources for non-Indigenous evaluators and/or child and family services who need to plan, undertake, or commission an evaluation for programs that work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
Literature review
What the research evidence tells us about coercive control victimisation
This policy and practice paper describes findings from a rapid review of literature about how common coercive control victimisation is and identifies some risk factors and impacts of coercive control victimisation.
Report
Factors, dynamics and effects of isolation for older people: an exploratory study - final report
This study provides empirical data on the experiences of isolated older Australians living in New South Wales and the effects of social and geographical isolation on these older people. It also provides empirical data on how service providers across New South Wales identify isolated older people and facilitate their access to supports and services.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity: final report
This report sets out the findings of the Evaluation of Children's Contact Centre Activity, funded by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department.