Intended use of our information

AIFS is committed to the creation and dissemination of research-based information on family functioning and wellbeing.

We monitor the quality of the information on our websites and update the information regularly. The material on our websites is made available on the understanding that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. Before relying on the material in any important matter, you should carefully evaluate the accuracy, completeness and relevance of the information, and obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to your particular circumstances.

Material includes views and recommendations of third parties which do not necessarily reflect the views of AIFS or the Australian Government.

Linking policy

You can link to any material on Institute websites provided the link you create does not mislead or deceive anyone.

Links from our websites to other websites do not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation of any material on those sites or of any third-party products or services offered by, from or through those sites.

We are careful in selecting the websites we link to, but you need to make your own decisions about the accuracy, currency, and reliability of information in linked websites.

All links are valid at time of publication, and we make every reasonable effort to maintain links to current and accurate information. Please contact us to report any broken links.

Audio transcripts

We provide transcripts for information purposes only. Anyone accessing our transcripts undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content. Before using the material contained in a transcript, the permission of the relevant presenter should be obtained.

The Commonwealth of Australia, represented by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), is not responsible for, and makes no representations in relation to, the accuracy of transcripts. AIFS does not accept any liability to any person for the content (or the use of such content) included in a transcript. Transcripts may include or summarise views, standards or recommendations of third parties. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by AIFS of that material, nor does it indicate a commitment by AIFS to any particular course of action.