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Close-up shot of woman hands with smartphone in the city at night.
20 June 2023

Report shines light on tech-facilitated coercive control

A new practice guide released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aims to shine a light on technology-facilitated coercive control – and dispel the…

A young mixed race African American mother holds her daughter while taking notes at her dining table serving as a temporary remote work from home station with breast pump in foreground.
18 May 2023

New mothers staying connected to the workforce

A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that women are increasingly…

Two teenage boys are in a skate park. One boy is laying on the ground on his back, he has fallen. The other has extended his arm to help him back on his feet.
15 May 2023

Teens volunteering protects against poor mental health

A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that if a child is involved in volunteering before the age of 13, the odds of having poor…

Young bearded tattooed man using mobile phone.
27 March 2023

Betting advertising linked to riskier gambling behaviour…

A new report from the Australian Gambling Research Centre reveals a strong link between exposure to betting advertising and riskier gambling behaviour.

Screenshot of a sports betting website.
27 March 2023

Betting advertising is making sport less enjoyable and…

Australia’s renowned love of sport is being negatively impacted by the proliferation of betting advertising, a new report from the Australian Gambling Research Centre…

A young woman with hearing aids talking to her mother in the kitchen. They have a breakfast and enjoying the time they spending together.
1 February 2023

'Invisible people' - policy makers urged to consider the…

A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) reveals the extent of social isolation and loneliness experienced by those in their early twenties…

Man holding a dog on his shoulders as he stands in waist deep flood waters.
16 November 2022

The true impact of natural disasters on Australian men’s…

The fourth and final report of the landmark Ten to Men research series reveals that one in four Australian men were…

Mid 40's Male Taking Part In a Counselling Session
15 November 2022

Australia’s largest men’s health study shows what's working…

This Ten to Men report highlights the socio-economic, health and demographic characteristics impacting on men’s usage of mental health care in Australia

Lonely hooded man in a desolate urban environment
12 November 2022

Ten to Men's latest report reveals the highs and…

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has released the latest report from the landmark Ten to Men research series. The report, Illicit Substance…