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Woman at windown
10 September 2026

From social activity to coping mechanism: When gambling…

Gambling can shift from a social activity to a coping mechanism during some of life's most difficult moments, according to new research from the Australian Gambling…

Family front of home
9 September 2026

How family wealth transfers shape opportunities across…

Intergenerational wealth transfers are becoming increasingly significant in Australia, with growing numbers of people receiving financial support and inheritances…

7 September 2026

AIFS conference exploring the future of family wellbeing

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) biennial conference, Australia’s leading national event on family wellbeing, will be held from 9 to 11 September at…

Young people looking at paperwork
26 August 2026

Young Australians face a longer path to financial…

New research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) reveals how housing affordability, financial stress and family support are shaping the lives of…

Group of teenagers volunteering at an animal shelter. They are wearing high vis vests standing outdoors crouching around a dog, petting it.
15 July 2026

Young Australians are not disengaged, they're doing…

At a time when Australia is paying close attention to declining participation in some formal civic and community institutions, new research from the Australian…

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…