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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.
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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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Experience of sexual harassment among young Australians:…
This snapshot examines factors that are associated with a reduced or increased likelihood of young Australians experiencing sexual harassment.
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Building resilience in children and young people
This resource describes what good practice looks like in community-based group counselling for building resilience in children and young people aged 7–20 years.
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Individual and family factors associated with child mental…
This short article summarises the research evidence on individual and family factors associated with child mental health and wellbeing.
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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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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
