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An adult reads a book to a smiling toddler while another adult holds a baby; they are sitting together on the floor in a home setting.
11 May 2026

Understanding the social wellbeing and supports of…

This report examines how Australian families with children aged 0–5 are empowered, connected and supported, using national data to provide insights for early years…

A warm interaction featuring mothers from different backgrounds engaging with their babies in a nurturing environment. Highlights creative play and early learning in a community-focused setting.
11 May 2026

Rapid scoping review of protective factors for parent and…

This rapid scoping review sought to identify the volume and breadth of recent research on the protective factors for parent and child wellbeing in the early years…

Portrait of two cheerful teenage girls wearing school uniform and embracing each other in a school hallway.
22 April 2026

Parent, peer and school connections may help reduce suicide…

This research highlights that, among young Australians, positive relationships with parents and peers and school connections during adolescence are associated with…

16 April 2026

Safety Beyond Barriers: Diverse Family Perspectives on…

The Evidence Scan was prepared for the Safety Beyond Barriers: Diverse Family Perspectives on Violence and Disability project (SBB Project). The SBB Project will co…

Upset frustrated little girl tired of parent fight, toddler daughter holding toy dreaming that family conflicts would stop, suffering from mother and father quarrels, bad family relationship, break up.
8 April 2026

Changing coverage of the Child Support Program and…

This report examines care‑time arrangements after parental separation, including common patterns, decision‑making and implications for children and families.

Father packing healthy food lunch boxes for son.
8 April 2026

Care time arrangements after parental separation

This report examines care-time arrangements after parental separation, including common patterns, decision-making and implications for children and families.

Mixed ethnic group of business professionals at a networking conference/meeting room. They are standing looking at digital tablets together. Muslim woman leads the business meeting.
27 March 2026

Income support payments and employment dynamics: The…

This policy brief investigates the employment transitions of nearly 2,200 humanitarian migrants in Australia and offers insights on the patterns and key drivers of…

Laughing young couple petting their dog while sitting together on a sofa in their living room at home
19 March 2026

Couple relationships in Australia today

This snapshot explores how couple relationships in Australia are changing, how responsibilities and assets are shared, and whether family law reflects these shifts.

Wedding rings
19 March 2026

Marriages in Australia

Discover key trends in Australian marriages, including marriage rates, ages and state differences, with insights from the latest AIFS Facts and Figures.