Post-separation parenting, property and relationship dynamics after five years
Commissioned report— December 2014
Presents findings from Wave 3, conducted in 2012 with 9,028 parents five years after separation.
Commissioned reports
Each year the Institute is commissioned to produce a range of reports. The most recent reports (published by the commissioning organisation) are listed below. See also AIFS Research papers and reports.
Evaluating New Income Management in the Northern Territory: Final evaluation report
Rob Bray, Matthew Gray, Kelly Hand and Ilan Katz
Commissioned report— December 2014
Assesses the impact of the scheme on clients, the effectiveness of the implementation, and the cost-effectiveness of the model, and to inform policy.
Indigenous youth justice programs evaluation
Jacqueline Stewart, Bodean Hedwards, Kelly Richards, Matthew Willis and Daryl Higgins
Commissioned report— November 2014
Examines the impact of four programs designed to divert Indigenous people from entering the justice system.
Socio-economic status of women across the life course in NSW
Jennifer Baxter and Matthew Taylor
Commissioned report— November 2014
Examines the main measurement issues that arise when assessing the socio-economic status of women over the life course.
Vietnam Veterans Family Study. Volume 3, Part 2: A study of mortality patterns of Vietnam Veteran families - supplementary analysis of the study data
Walter Forrest
Commissioned report— October 2014
Do children of Vietnam veterans have an increased risk of mortality compared with those of non-deployed military personnel or the general population?
Attendance in primary school: Factors and consequences
Galina Daraganova, Killian Mullan and Ben Edwards
Commissioned report— October 2014
aims to understand more about attendance patterns in primary school and their impact on academic achievement, using data from LSAC and NAPLAN.
Groups and communities at risk of domestic and family violence: A review and evaluation of domestic and family violence prevention and early intervention services focusing on at-risk groups and communities
Sarah Tayton, Rae Kaspiew, Sharnee Moore and Monica Campo
Commissioned report— October 2014
Features case studies and a service map comparing programs from New South Wales and other states.
Vietnam Veterans Family Study: Volume 2, A study of health and social issues in Vietnam Veteran sons and daughters
Walter Forrest, Ben Edwards and Galina Daraganova
Commissioned report— October 2014
Examines the physical, mental, social, and economic wellbeing of the children of veterans, and the risk, protective and mediating factors involved.
Children affected by domestic and family violence: A review of domestic and family violence prevention, early intervention and response services
Monica Campo, Rae Kaspiew, Sharnee Moore and Sarah Tayton
Commissioned report— September 2014
This literature review examines best practice in family violence prevention, early intervention, and response strategies aimed at children aged 0-10.
Women as offenders, women as victims: The role of corrections in supporting women with histories of sexual abuse
Mary Stathopoulos and Antonia Quadara
Commissioned report— August 2014
Literature review on the profile of women offenders that presents an evidence-informed framework for supporting these women in correctional settings.
A safe and supportive family environment for children: Key components and links to child outcomes
Killian Mullan and Daryl Higgins
Commissioned report— June 2014
Explores the prevalence of different types of family environments, and the influence of these environments on children's developmental outcomes.
Independent Children's Lawyers Study: Final report
Commissioned report— June 2014
Presents the findings of a mixed-methods research project examining the use and efficacy of Independent Children’s Lawyers in the family law system.
Forced adoption support services scoping study
Daryl Higgins, Pauline Kenny, Reem Sweid and Lucy Ockenden
Commissioned report— February 2014
The study proposes service model options that could enhance and complement existing support services.
Employment characteristics and transitions of mothers in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
Commissioned report— December 2013
Examines mothers' transitions into and out of work and between jobs of different types as children grow or as new children are born.
Survey of Recently Separated Parents: A study of parents who separated prior to the implementation of the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Other Matters) Act 2011
Commissioned report— March 2013
Reports findings about the legal system's response to parents' experiences of family violence and concerns about child safety.
Parental joblessness, financial disadvantage and the wellbeing of parents and children
Jennifer Baxter, Matthew Gray, Kelly Hand and Alan Hayes
Commissioned report— March 2013
Drawing on data from LSAC this report examines the impact of joblessness and part-time work on the wellbeing of parents and their children.
Evaluation of a pilot of legally assisted and supported family dispute resolution in family violence cases: Final report
Commissioned report— December 2012
Evaluates whether the model addresses practitioner and family safety, safe parenting arrangements and best interests of children.
Building blocks: Best practice programs that improve the wellbeing of children and young people
Rhys Price-Robertson, Cathryn Hunter and Ken Knight
Commissioned report— February 2012
Showcases a selection of evidence-based programs from Western Australia and nationally that demonstrate best or promising practice in strengthening th
Evaluation of the Family Relationship Centre Legal Assistance Partnerships Program: Final report
Commissioned report— March 2011
Evaluates whether the program is working in the best interests of children, addressing power imbalances, and less adversarial dispute resolution.
Views of adolescents in separated families: A study of adolescents' experiences after the 2006 reforms to the family law system
Jodie Lodge and Michael Alexander
Commissioned report— December 2010
Explores how adolescent children view their experience of parental separation in the context of the 2006 family law reforms.
