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12 June 2024

An estimated one in four eligible mothers not taking up…

An estimated 74% of eligible mothers, and 40% of eligible fathers were taking up government-funded paid parental leave prior to reforms.

5 June 2024

AIFS conference showcasing research into family wellbeing

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) biennial conference, attracting internationally renowned researchers and experts in the family wellbeing space, will…

Man sitting on the sofa at home and using smart phone for home finances, smoking electronic cigarette and looking serious
31 May 2024

Three out of ten young men vaping, as vaping rates triple

Vaping rates among Australian men more than tripled from 4% in 2020-21 to 13% in 2022 according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).

29 May 2024

AIFS appoints Research Director, Systems and Services

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is pleased to announce Kira Duggan as Research Director, Systems and Services – a senior executive position…

15 May 2024

Liz Neville becomes National Families Week Champion

AIFS is proud to announce its head of agency, Liz Neville, as a newly inducted Champion for National Families Week.

8 May 2024

AIFS research supports latest findings on gender divide in…

AIFS welcomes findings of a national survey that sheds light on the continuing gender divide in working families, providing further evidence that employers need to…

17 April 2024

Fears for pets a barrier to escaping family violence

Fears for the safety of family pets can prevent or delay family violence victims leaving perpetrators – or be the reason they return – according to a new report by…

27 March 2024

Religion plays dual role in intimate partner violence

Spirituality and religion can have a dual role in intimate partner violence, being both a coping mechanism for victim-survivors and a tool used to abuse, control or…

Close Up Of Teenagers With Mobile Phone Vaping and Drinking Alcohol In Park
21 March 2024

Proposed vape ban supported by research

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) supports legislation banning the importation, manufacture and supply of non-therapeutic e-cigarettes.