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Media release 23 Dec 2024
AIFS experts available over summer 2024/25
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has researchers available to talk to media during the summer period.
Media release 12 Dec 2024
Liz Neville appointed Director, Australian Institute of Family Studies
Today Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth, announced Liz Neville as the Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) following a rigorous recruitment process.
Latest research
Relationship and family circumstances of current and ex…
This snapshot draws on the 2021 Australian Census to examine the relationship and family circumstances of current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF)…
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Trajectories of psychological distress and social…
This article investigates the social factors that affect refugees’ mental health.
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Inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of…
This submission presents findings from our research that is relevant to the
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Understanding adult sexual assault matters: Insights from…
The resource features 13 key insights that examine false assumptions or stereotypes about sexual assault. Each insight provides evidence and examples that may assist…
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The role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in…
This resource is for professionals and practitioners working with adolescents using or at risk of using violence and their families. It is aimed at practitioners who…
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ICT use to enhance parent–child relationships after…
In this short article we summarise findings from a recent review by Baude and colleagues (2023) that explored information and communication technology (ICT) practices…
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National Gambling Trends Study
AGRC, the national gambling research agency
Building a New Life in Australia
The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants
Growing Up in Australia
The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)
Ten to Men
The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health
