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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).

23 December 2024

AIFS experts available over summer 2024/25

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has researchers available to talk to media during the summer period.

12 December 2024

Liz Neville appointed Director, Australian Institute of…

Today Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth, announced Liz Neville as the Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) following a…

2 December 2024

Over half of young Australians have experienced sexual…

Over half (54%) of young Australians, aged around 16 to 19, experienced sexual harassment in the last 12 months, according to a new report from the Australian…