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Discussion paper
Online and on-demand support for people affected by problem gambling: the potential for e-mental health interventions
This paper provides an overview of the evidence on e-mental health support and treatment options for people seeking help with problem gambling.
Article
The public health approach to preventing child maltreatment
A public health approach aims to prevent or reduce a particular illness or social problem in a population by identifying risk indicators. It is an approach that aims to prevent problems occurring in the first place, quickly respond to problems if they do occur, and minimise any long-term effects – and prevent reoccurrence. All families...
Guide
Risk assessment instruments in child protection
The purpose of this resource sheet is to outline the different approaches used to assess whether children are at risk of maltreatment, as well as to explore some of the issues and criticisms surrounding the use of standardised risk assessment instruments in child protection.
Guide
Establishing the connection: guidelines
These guidelines have been developed to build the capacity of workers in the sexual assault and alcohol and other drug (AOD) sectors in Victoria to support shared clients who experience both sexual assault trauma and substance use issues.
Fact sheet
The modern Australian family
This special Australian Institute of Families (AIFS) Facts Sheet explores the different phases of family, from the families we live with as children to the families we form as we grow older. Each of us sees family from a different perspective as we grow and move through life. This special Australian Institute of Families (AIFS)...