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We are the Australian Government's key research body in the area of family wellbeing. We conduct research to increase the understanding of Australian families and the issues that affect them.
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AIFS Conference, 25-27 July 2018
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Commissioned Reports
Cradle to Kinder Evaluation Summary
The Cradle to Kinder program is an early intervention program designed to address the needs of vulnerable children and families.
Contexts of disadvantage
This report examines the association between family, neighbourhood and school level disadvantage and children’s cognitive and social outcomes.
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AIFS in the news
National and international experts to gather in Melbourne for families conference - July 18
Grandparents caring for vulnerable children lack support - May 18
New estimates of costs of raising children - Apr 18
Stay-at-home dads: Rare but on the rise - Apr 18
Poker players at risk of problem gambling - Feb 18
Porn shaping youths' sexual experience - Dec 17
6.8 Million Australians Gamble Regularly - Nov 17
Race betting in Australia - Oct 17
More migrants find jobs - Oct 17
Pokies ‘pre-commitment systems’ needed - Sept 17
Teen career dreams fit gender stereotypes - Aug 17
Young carers fall behind in school - Aug 17
