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Families and Children

Child neglect

Introduction Child abuse is commonly understood to include physical, sexual, or psychological mistreatment of a child or young person,...

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Older Australians and Aged Care

Dementia

Introduction Dementia is the term used to explain an array of symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a...

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Families and Children

Child attachment

Introduction Attachment is the strong, long lasting bond that develops between a baby and his or her primary caregiver.  The caregiver can...

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Human Rights and Social Movements

Corporal punishment

Introduction It is lawful for parents in all Australian States and Territories to use "reasonable" corporal punishment to discipline their...

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Human Rights and Social Movements

Gender inequality

Australia has made some progress towards gender equality in recent decades, particularly in areas such as education where the proportion...

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Older Australians and Aged Care

Elder abuse

Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust that results in harm to an older person. The abuse may be emotional, psychological,...

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Communication and Conflict

Christmas stress

Last Christmas, Relationships Australia examined the effect of Christmas stress on family relationships in our two-minute online monthly...

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Communication and Conflict

Restorative Practices

According to Braithwaite (2004), restorative justice is:...a process where all stakeholders affected by an injustice have an opportunity...

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental health stigma

People experiencing mental ill-health often experience stigma and discrimination. Discrimination interferes with relationships and...

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Chronic pain

Common effects of chronic pain include: depression, loss of sleep, loss of self-worth, loss of employment and how the sufferer is...

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Families and Children

Child safety

In recent years there have been consistent and alarming increases in the reported levels of child neglect and abuse in Australia. As a...

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Gambling

Many Australians gamble as a form of entertainment. This might include an occasional bet on the horse races, buying a lottery ticket,...

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Family Domestic and Sexual Violence

Domestic Violence

There is no single national or internationally agreed definition of family or domestic violence. Historically, commonly held views have...

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