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10 September 2026

Conference Gala Dinner

Join us for the 18th Biennial Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) Conference Gala Dinner.

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9 September 2026

AIFS Conference 2026

Held 9-11 September 2026, the 18th biennial AIFS Conference will bring together government, practitioners and key researchers to explore how policies, programs and…

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15 July 2026

Understanding the civic lives of young Australians

New findings from Growing Up in Australia suggest many young Australians are engaging with issues that matter to them and taking part in their communities…

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13 July 2026

On-demand webinar series

Missed one of our webinars and want to catch up? Register now for one of our on-demand replays and experience the full webinar, including the extended Q&A, at…

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23 June 2026

Trust and concerns about the future shape young Australians…

A new report from the Growing Up in Australia study shows that most young Australians hope to have children. However, their family goals are linked to how…

23 June 2026

Program now available

The AIFS 2026 Conference program is now live. Early bird pricing available until 30 June.

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19 May 2026

To improve children’s mental health, start by supporting…

Long-term data shows children are more likely to develop mental health issues when their parents experience financial stress and housing instability.

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11 May 2026

National Families Week

We are proud to celebrate National Families Week 2026, recognising the vital role families play in supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities across…

11 May 2026

Designing family support around evidence

How Australia supports families with young children has important implications for children’s outcomes and longer-term wellbeing.