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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.
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…
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…
Study reveals positive settlement experiences, but also…
Many refugees experience positive outcomes in their first decade of settlement in Australia, in terms of workforce participation, language proficiency and social…
Investigating the abuse and mistreatment of older LGBTIQA+…
Researchers from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) are calling on LGBTIQA+ people to help them investigate abuse and mistreatment of older LGBTIQA+…
‘Rite of passage’ sets young gamblers up for future harms
New research reveals that initiation to gambling and alcohol before the age of 18 is often seen as a rite of passage – but is linked to riskier behaviour and greater…
AIFS welcomes focus on families in Royal Commission report
AIFS welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Our extensive research over many years into issues impacting Defence and…
Half of young men drinking at consistently risky levels…
Almost half of young adult men (aged 18-29) are consistently drinking at risky levels, with 48% consuming more than 4 standard drinks on a typical occasion – above…
Report reveals systemic barriers to supporting vulnerable…
Six core issues plaguing Australia’s child protection and youth justice systems feature in dozens of inquiries over more than a decade, according to a new report by…