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Happy Asian pregnant woman talking to her family while spending their time together on a balcony.
23 June 2026

Trust in institutions shaping young Australians' plans to…

Most young Australians hope to have children one day, but their family plans are being shaped by deeper concerns about the future – particularly trust in public…

Getty image contemplative man (TTM)
18 June 2026

Men's suicide risk can persist for years following…

Men who experienced an intimate partner relationship breakup or separation have significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts than men who had not,…

One young man in gray clothes slowly walking on bridge at natural park in colorful autumn day.
2 June 2026

Childhood adversity widespread among Australian men, with…

More than 6 in 10 Australian men have experienced some form of adversity during childhood, with significant impacts on their mental health in adulthood, according to…

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

Feeling a sense of belonging at school linked to lower…

New research from AIFS shows that feeling connected at school and having supportive relationships with parents and peers can help reduce suicide risk for young people…

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

New report shows how ‘modern relationships’ may be leaving…

A new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) explains that many unmarried Australian couples may not understand the legal and financial…

AIFS Media release
25 February 2026

Australian Institute of Family Studies appoints new Theme…

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has announced four senior appointments to newly established Theme Head roles, marking an important milestone in…

A collage shows people betting online and watching sports, overlaid with the BetStop logo and the text “The National Self-Exclusion Register.”
27 November 2025

Only one in three wagerers aware of key harm reduction…

BetStop is designed to protect people from gambling harm, yet only one in three wagerers know it exists, highlighting the need for targeted public awareness campaigns…

Father and teenage son smiling and embracing in a moment of affection.
28 October 2025

Financial stress detrimental to men's mental and physical…

New research reveals a two-way link between financial stress and poor health in Australian men, highlighting the need for policy change.

A person wearing a dark shirt presses buttons on the control panel of a slot machine in a casino.
24 September 2025

National gambling study finds more Australians harmed amid…

New research reveals gambling participation and harm is rising in Australia and is linked to other serious issues including suicidal thoughts, intimate partner…