This report works towards producing an evidence base concerning the efficacy of early childhood interventions in Australia.

This report, a product of the Institute's Australian Temperament Project in partnership with the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission of Victoria, provides new information on young adults' own reported driving behaviour and identifies earlier characteristics or circumstances in young drivers' lives that may have influenced their current driving behaviour.

Although developmental theory suggests that multiple and changeable child care may not be a most advantageous child care experience, little research has been conducted to examine their effects on child outcomes. Sarah Wise, Ben Edwards, Jennifer Bowes, Ann Sanson, Judy Ungerer, Linda Harrison and Tracey Simpson look at the impact of multiple and changeable child...

The papers in this publication have been developed from presentations made at a workshop held at the Australian Institute of Family Studies in 2001. The purpose of that meeting was to explore the possibility of establishing a national multidisciplinary research partnership focused on the needs of Australian children. The first paper, 'New ways of causal...

Helping children to grow into responsible, well-adjusted individuals is a central concern for parents and those working with children. One crucial aspect of adjustment is the ability to solve one's problems and conflicts in an effective, appropriate and non-violent manner. As parents grapple with how to help their children achieve this goal, they are confronted...