Family breakdown linked to homelessness
Disadvantaged children in Australia who have had a family breakdown are more likely to experience homelessness later in life than disadvantaged children whose parents stay together, according to research...
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Study shows suicide warning signs aren’t being communicated
In a quarter of suicides, relatives fail to tell treating health professionals that they are aware of their loved...
USC study finds gaps in inclusive tourism
From the sun-kissed beaches to the hilly hinterland, there’s a lot that brings more than 3.3 million visitors to...
Over half of Australians avoid the news
Around half of adult Australians find the news too negative or unreliable and regularly try to avoid it, according...
Western Sydney artists resilient despite lack of funding
A new study tracking cultural activity across Greater Western Sydney has found artists in the region are resilient and...
Co-housing offers older people independent, fulfilling lives
Co-housing offers a cost-effective solution to the housing challenge presented by the ageing population and the trend to single-person...
How much TV is too much?
Most five-year olds can watch up to three hours of television a day without harming their language skills, but...
New app to help children with disabilities stay active
Curtin University researchers are rolling out a free app to help children with disabilities access leisure activities in Western...
Suicide education program gives meaning to mateship
A program designed to turn around the very high incidence of suicide in the construction industry is having an...
Instagram images undermine young women’s self-esteem
Many young users of Instagram report feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, bullying and negative self-esteem, a new study has...