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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…

An adult holding a baby, with both facing each other indoors. The adult has their mouth open wide, and the baby is reaching toward their face.
3 September 2025

Research highlights mental health risks for new fathers

New research reveals that first-time fathers with a history of depression are eight times more likely to experience it again in the first year of fatherhood,…

19 August 2025

One-third of teens experience suicidal thoughts and…

One-third of Aussie teens report suicidal thoughts or behaviours – AIFS study urges early, tailored support to address complex youth mental health risks.

Shot of a young boy helping to secure his sister’s helmet before she rides her bicycle in the park
19 June 2025

Young carers more likely to experience financial hardship…

Young people who care for a member of their household at age 14-15 years are more likely to experience financial hardship, fall behind at school and miss out on…