From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
Case study of a specialist behaviour change program for young people aged 18-25 who use intimate partner violence.
Brief factsheet outlining the philosophy behind the approach, written by Wendy Bunston PhD.
This report investigates the link between childhood experiences of domestic and family violence (DFV) and youth suicide in Queensland. It explores individual and family factors along with DFV related service system contacts of young people under the age of 18 years who died by suicide in Queensland between 2020-2021. It is intended to enhance understanding about the opportunities for trauma-informed, holistic cross-agency intervention and suicide prevention that recognises and addresses child-centred support and recovery needs when children are identified as residing in a household experiencing DFV.
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.
The Monitoring and Reporting Framework outlines how progress towards the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032 will be monitored and reported at a national level.
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.
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.
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
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.
