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Evidence review: Addressing young men’s use of Intimate Partner Violence

adolescent violence, intimate partner violence
2026

This resource is produced by No To Violence (NTV), as part of the four peaks Family Violence Sexual Violence Project, in partnership with the Centre, Safe and Equal and Sexual Assault Services Victoria.

The Victorian Aboriginal Health, Medical and Wellbeing Research Accord: Reflective Process

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, practice tool
2026

This introductory Reflective Process provides a meaningful opportunity to begin self-reflecting on your organisation’s policies and practices in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and research.

Meli Young Men’s Behaviour Change Group

adolescent violence, FVSV, intimate partner violence
2026

Case study of a specialist behaviour change program for young people aged 18-25 who use intimate partner violence.

Infant and child led ‘in situ’ family therapy sessions

CEDV, FVSV, trauma-informed practice

Brief factsheet outlining the philosophy behind the approach, written by Wendy Bunston PhD.

Associations between prenatal alcohol exposure and parent-reported sleep disturbances in 10,336 adolescents: an Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study

FASD

This study investigated the associations between prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), including low and moderate levels of exposure, and parent-reported sleep disturbances during adolescence. This is an area that remains understudied despite evidence linking PAE, particularly heavy PAE, to poor sleep in younger children and the growing recognition of harms associated with low levels of PAE.

CMY: Getting It Right: Improving Co-Design Practice with Multicultural Young People

co-design, design, multicultural
2026

The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY)'s “Getting It Right: Improving Co-Design Practice with Multicultural Young People” is a practical guide that explores how to strengthen co-design by centring the voices and experiences of multicultural youth. It highlights common challenges and misconceptions, and outlines what authentic, ethical co-design looks like in practice. Drawing on research and lived experience, the guide offers actionable strategies to support inclusive, culturally responsive engagement. It is designed to help organisations build capability and deliver more meaningful, impactful programs.

AIFS: Evidence-informed practice compass

evaluation, evidence informed practice
2026

The AIFS Evidence-informed Practice Compass is a decision-making framework designed to help child and family service providers integrate evidence-informed approaches into their work. By supporting consistent, high-quality practice, it helps strengthen service delivery and improve outcomes for children and families.

AIFS: Monitoring, evaluation and learning: A guide for service providers

design, evaluation
2026

The AIFS interactive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) guide is designed to support organisations understand how programs are working, whether they are making a difference, and how they can be improved over time. It provides a practical overview of the MEL process, with step-by-step guidance on planning, collecting and using evidence. Suitable for organisations at any stage, the guide supports embedding evidence-informed practice to achieve better

PARKAS PLUS Training info sheet

CSE, FVSV

The Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health (RCH MH), in collaboration with Dr Wendy Bunston (wb Training & Consultancy) and Talia Barrett (Bright Futures Program Manager – Merri Outreach Support Services, MOSS) are delivering a 2-day online training package to mental health clinicians and other welfare professionals working with children/adolescents, and their families, affected by family violence related trauma.

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