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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…

Photo of a young family, having a relaxed walk down the beach by the ocean
17 June 2025

Parents in positive relationships with their partner have…

In a new report involving partnered parents and their children, the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) found that parents who are happy in their partner…

11 June 2025

Study reveals long-term ‘occupational downgrade’ of refugee…

Many refugees working as managers and professionals before arriving in Australia have struggled to have their skills and qualifications recognised, and are still…

3 June 2025

One in three men report using intimate partner violence

More than 1 in 3 Australian men (35%) aged 18-65 years have used intimate partner violence in their lifetime, with an estimated 120,000 men nationally each year…

27 March 2025

New research shows stronger interventions for pokies…

87% of regular pokies gamblers surveyed are experiencing harm, according to new research by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC).

7 March 2025

More than two thirds of regular online bettors experiencing…

More than 70% of people surveyed who are regular online bettors reported experiencing harm, but only half of this group use any kind of consumer protection measure.

28 February 2025

Divorce rates at lowest level in 50 years

Divorce rates are at their lowest level since the mid-1970s, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).