From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
This study of international women students in Australia finds high rates of sexual and intimate partner violence, with risks heightened by limited social support, housing stress, and financial insecurity. It calls for targeted, culturally appropriate services and policy reforms to better meet the needs of international students.
Findings indicate that, for both children and parents, participation involves emotionally engaging in and negotiating their place within the relationship, extending beyond a traditional rights-based view.
Published in BMJ Open, the Improving Outcomes in Mental Health (IOMH) cohort study tracks 1,084 Australian families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD. Using clinical assessments and caregiver reports, researchers found high rates of co-occurring child depression (31 per cent) and anxiety (28 per cent), with 39 per cent of caregivers showing mental health concerns. Future analyses will investigate how environmental variables (e.g. family structure, income, school achievements and leisure activities) and genetic factors contribute to the persistence and severity of mental health issues in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Substance use has been associated with child-to-parent violence (CPV), yet little is known about the contributing factors. This study by Deakin University investigated the association between parental substance use and substance involved child to parent violence (SU-CPV; i.e., the young person is influenced by a substance), and whether this association was unique to SU-CPV compared to other co-occurring functions of CPV (proactive/instrumental, reactive/response to threat, affective/emotion-related).
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has published a literature review examining the effectiveness of three evidence-based teaching practices (formative assessment, explicit instruction, and mastery learning) across different contexts. One key finding suggests that while these practices generally have a positive impact, their effectiveness can vary depending on specific contextual factors.
In 2023, the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia undertook nationwide consultations with multicultural communities to inform the development of an anti-racism framework. The findings highlight the presence of racism in daily interactions and the need for systemic action, including government leadership, education reform and improved workplace policies.
This report from Swinburne University and YWCA explores the housing experiences of young women and gender diverse individuals in Australia. The study employed a generation, gendered, and intersectional approach to examine housing insecurity, homelessness risk, and actual homelessness among young people aged 18 to 30. The research identifies housing challenges and possible solutions.
This systematic review by the Centre for Evidence and Implementation, Monash University and Colorado State University explores how interventions, such as service navigation support, can improve outcomes for kinship carers and the children in their care. The review highlights the potential benefits of tailored support for kinship carers.
This community report from Monash University, emphasises young urban Aboriginal people’s views on culture and social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB). It highlights the need to incorporate Aboriginal knowledge into SEWB initiatives and address gaps in current programs. Recommendations include holistic healthcare approaches, culturally safe environments, and greater visibility of Aboriginal-led SWEB programs.
