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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.
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…
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).
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.