Media releases
Showing 9 of 167 results in Media releases
Australians increasingly choosing their family members
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and…
Parents encouraged to give children more freedom when…
New research suggests that parents should follow their child's lead when playing in nature and also help them experiment and assess risk for themselves.
Three in ten older teens have experienced intimate partner…
According to a national study, almost three in ten 18-19 year olds have experienced intimate partner violence in the past year.
Young people most at risk of gambling harm
A new study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre at the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed that regular gamblers at the greatest risk of harm…
Vaping on the rise, linked to anxiety and depression
Vaping is on the rise in adolescents, and associated with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and stress, according to a new report by…
Young people whose parents receive welfare far less likely…
Young people whose parents receive welfare payments are far less likely to be working or studying in late adolescence, according to research by the Australian…
Rise in same-sex couples living together since changes to…
According to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, the number of same-sex couples living together has risen sharply since same-sex marriage was…
Households shrink as more people living alone
More Australians are living alone than ever before, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies, based on the latest Census data.
More young adults living with parents than ever before
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that young people are…