Families working together: Getting the balance right
The National Families Week theme for 2013 draws attention to the sometimes difficult task of achieving balance in our lives
These publications may be of interest for historical reasons. Because of their age, they may not reflect current research data or AIFS' current research methodologies.
All publications are also listed in our library catalogue.
The National Families Week theme for 2013 draws attention to the sometimes difficult task of achieving balance in our lives
This facts sheet focuses on partnership and fertility trends, with a view to feeding into such decision-making
AIFS research undertaken to identify gaps in access to and participation in preschool programs by Australian children in the year before school
This sheet presents statistical information about trends in parents' engagement in paid work, examining mothers' and fathers' employment patterns
Investigates how communication technologies facilitate sexual violence against young people and challenges this presents for the justice system
Reviews Australian programs that aim to promote social and emotional wellbeing and identifies those that have shown to be effective.
This resource sheet reviews policies and programs that aim to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour.
Summarises the available statistical information about the nature and extent of sexual assault and abuse in Australia
This paper will explore the research on detected female offenders who are also victim/survivors of sexual violence.
Regional, rural and remote sexual assault services in Australia face unique challenges in meeting the needs of the populations they seek to support.
Suggests that conceptualising and responding to male sexual victimisation as a public health issue, will help to improve community responses to men
This Research Summary into sibling sexual abuse will review the current literature on definitions, impacts, barriers to disclosure and legal issues
This Wrap provides an evidence-based summary of the key issues involved in program design in primary prevention initiatives
Australian Institute of Family Studies annual reports describe the research and operations of the Institute, along with highlights for the year
This report reviews the literature on life events experienced by families and ways in which they prepare for and/or deal with them
This report presents the findings of the National Research Study on the Service Response to Past Adoption Practices
Reviews parenting and home-visiting programs in general, and then focuses on the evidence for programs aimed at Indigenous families.
Outlines what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed, illustrated with case studies of promising programs in Australia.
Interview with Patrick Tidmarsh, Forensic Interview Advisor, Sexual Offences Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT), Victoria Police
This plan formalises AIFS commitment to working with and for a very important and significant group, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
The Australian Institute of Family Studies acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand.
We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging, and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.