John De Maio
Research Fellow | Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse
Family Law, Family Violence & Elder Abuse
John De Maio is a researcher who joined the Institute in 2008, to work on the Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms. His research has focused on family law and family transitions. He has also been involved in evaluating family law programs aiming to improve collaboration between family law service organisations and assist parents resolve their post-separation parenting arrangements where there has been an alleged experience of family violence.
Between 2013 and 2018, he undertook research examining the settlement experiences of recent humanitarian migrants in the Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants. He is currently involved in research describing the understanding and awareness of elder abuse and attitudes towards older people.
Prior to joining AIFS, John worked at the Institute for Child Health Research where his research investigated the health, education and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families.
Qualifications
BComm(Econ) (Melb), Hons (App Eco) (ANU)
Recent publications by the author

Compliance with and enforcement of family law parenting…
This report explores the impact and effect of self-representation by one or both parties in Family Law proceedings with family violence allegations.
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National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study: Summary report
This report summarises the findings of a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in community dwellings.
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National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study: Final Report
This report presents findings from the most extensive study on elder abuse in Australia to date.
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