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Media release 19 Jun 2025

Young carers more likely to experience financial hardship and fall behind at school

Young people who care for a member of their household at age 14-15 years are more likely to experience financial hardship, fall behind at school and miss out on experiences that their peers have access to, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).

Media release 17 Jun 2025

Parents in positive relationships with their partner have children with stronger friendships

In a new report involving partnered parents and their children, the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) found that parents who are happy in their partner relationship have children with stronger friendships in adolescence, characterised by high levels of trust and communication.

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