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Senior woman arranging flowers in a vase at home.
1 February 2024

Geographical isolation: Factors, dynamics and effects of…

This snapshot briefly summarises the barriers to accessing services and supports for geographically isolated older people.

21 December 2023

Summarising the evidence: exploring what we know about…

Respect Victoria commissioned us to review evidence that helps understand what we know – and don’t know – about the prevalence, nature, drivers, and risk factors of…

Collage of watercolor on paper reflecting the harmony colors and differences in humanity, ethnicity, life and people all over our world.
12 December 2023

Evaluation of the Children's Contact Service Activity

This report presents quantitative and qualitative findings drawn from the Evaluation of Children's Contact Centre Activity.  

Young father feeding his baby boy son with milk bottle at living room during weekend
7 December 2023

Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay: Patterns of use

This research report explores how the Australian Government's Parental Leave Pay (PLP) and Dad and Partner Pay (DAPP) were used by families up to December 2022.

Grandmother welcoming grandson home
7 December 2023

What is family?

The findings of the Families in Australia Survey conducted in late 2021 provide useful insights on aspects of Australian families.

29 November 2023

Intimate Partner Violence among current and ex-serving…

The findings in this report highlight opportunities for continued action to address intimate partner violence in the veteran community, a national priority for the…

22 November 2023

Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave…

This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history…

Marriage crisis. African ethnicity heterosexual couple in the middle of a fight. Arguing about their relationship problems
28 October 2023

Intimate partner violence among Australian 18–19 year olds

This snapshot examines risk and protective factors for intimate partner violence victimisation among Australian adolescents.

Close-up on a person betting online at home on their cell phone using their credit card.
26 October 2023

Consumer views on emerging trends and future directions for…

This research summary presents findings from the 2022 National Gambling Trends Study surveys of Australian adults who gambled regularly on pokies or bet regularly…