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Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Report
National elder abuse prevalence study: final report
As part of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians, the Attorney-General’s Department commissioned the most extensive empirical examination of elder abuse in Australia to date, the National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study. This report presents the findings of that research program.
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Spouses and partners of Vietnam veterans – findings from the Vietnam Veterans Family Study
This report confirms the long-term impact of Vietnam War service on family members. The study confirms that veteran partners should continue to be considered in the design of early intervention supports to help reduce the long-term impact of military service on families.
Research Summary
Adolescents combining school and part-time employment
This snapshot examines the working lives and employment histories of young Australians in their secondary school years. It investigates possible interference with social activities, organised activities, health and study that students in paid employment might experience.
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Parenting programs that support children's mental health through family separation
Evidence-based programs for separating families can provide practitioners in diverse sectors with information about 'what works'. This paper identifies the common elements of evidence-based parenting programs that support children's (aged 0-12 years) mental health through parental separation to inform the decisions practitioners make in their practice.
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Adolescents online
Using data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), this snapshot examines reports of online interactions from adolescents as they aged from 12-13 years to 16-17 years.