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Media release 18 May 2023

New mothers staying connected to the workforce

A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that women are increasingly remaining employed when they take time off to have a baby, demonstrating the uptake of parental leave in recent years.

Media release 15 May 2023

Teens volunteering protects against poor mental health

A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that if a child is involved in volunteering before the age of 13, the odds of having poor mental health are reduced by around 28%.

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Research report
May 2023

Employment patterns and trends for families with children

This detailed look at family employment trends shows the very significant changes that have come about over recent decades.

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Facts & figures
May 2023

Employment of men and women across the life course

This Facts and Figures summarises information about employment participation, with a focus on gender and age differences,…

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Commissioned report
May 2023

Prosocial behaviours and the positive impact on mental…

This snapshot examines what effect, over time, the cultivation and/or promotion of informal and formal prosocial behaviours has on poor mental health 

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Practice guide
May 2023

Reproductive coercion and abuse

This practice guide describes the evidence on reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA).

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Practice guide
May 2023

Involving children in evaluation

This guide outlines the reasons to involve children in program evaluation and includes some practical considerations and approaches to collecting data from children.

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Resource sheet
Apr 2023

Helplines, telephone and online counselling services for…

A list of national and state/territory helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents

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AGRC, the national gambling research agency

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The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)

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The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health

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