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Media release 1 Feb 2023

'Invisible people' - policy makers urged to consider the needs of 20-somethings who moved back home during the pandemic

A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) reveals the extent of social isolation and loneliness experienced by those in their early twenties during the national lockdown. 

Media release 16 Nov 2022

The true impact of natural disasters on Australian men’s mental health

The fourth and final report of the landmark Ten to Men research series reveals that one in four Australian men were impacted by a natural disaster between 2019 to 2021.

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Facts & figures
Mar 2023

Divorces in Australia

The latest figures around divorces in Australia: divorce rate, duration of marriage at divorce, and the extent to which divorces involved children.

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Facts & figures
Mar 2023

Marriages in Australia

Figures around marriages in Australia: marriage rate, age at first marriage, religious and civil weddings, and more.

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Submission
Feb 2023

Inquiry into the Extent and Nature of Poverty in Australia

Submission focusing on the experience of poverty and financial disadvantage in Australia.

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Latest practice resources

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Short article
Feb 2023

Supportive practices for young people in out-of-home care…

This short article provides practitioners with the evidence for what works to support young people in out-of-home care who are at risk of suicidality. 

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Resource sheet
Feb 2023

Australian legal definitions: When is a child in need of…

An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"

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Short article
Feb 2023

Engaging children with disability in supported decision…

This short article discusses supported decision making for children with disability and the evidence about using this approach for practice.

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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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