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School staff responses to student reports of bullying: A scoping review

Bullying in schools has been associated with poor academic and mental health outcomes in students. While students are often encouraged to report bullying incidents to school staff, some students avoid reporting incidents as they lack faith in staff members ability to intervene.

Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs)

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimization experiences and their association with family functioning, peer relationships and school connectedness among adolescents across 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs).

School bullying: moving beyond a single school response to a whole education approach

Bullying is an issue that continues to represent a significant challenge to the provision of pastoral care in schools. In more recent decades, it has evolved in its complexity to include forms of bullying often referred to as cyberbullying or online bullying.

Alcohol-Related Harm in Young People (Oct 2015+)

This project aims to inform harm prevention and minimisation strategies by investigating outcomes and points for early intervention in young people with alcohol-related harm. Researchers will also compare outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth.

Student wellbeing just as important as academic success

A team of researchers passionate about the social and emotional wellbeing of children have been refining a survey questionnaire.

Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

Boosting literacy in Aboriginal kids

An NHMRC grant to develop a program to improve school outcomes in the Ngaanyatjarra lands has helped create books reflecting Aboriginal experiences.

Every day counts in the classroom

A recent study from The Kids Research Institute Australia has revealed some interesting facts about just how important those school attendance days are.

Human Development and Community Wellbeing

The Human Development and Community Wellbeing (HDCW) Team focuses on improving outcomes for children, family, and the community.

‘Invisible’ children of imprisoned parents at risk of falling through the cracks

A study by The Kids has found children with a parent who has gone to prison are significantly more likely to have poor development outcomes.