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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

Research snapshot

Dec 2024

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)…

Journal article

Dec 2024

Trajectories of psychological distress and social…

This article investigates the social factors that affect refugees’ mental health.

Submission

Nov 2024

Inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of…

This submission presents findings from our research that is relevant to the

Short article

Dec 2024

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.

Practice guide

Dec 2024

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…

A teenager in a state of shock and depression squeezes his head with his hands on a light background

Policy and practice paper

Dec 2024

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…