Kirsten Campbell
Longitudinal Head | Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
Kirsten joined AIFS in October 2025 as program lead for Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. Her focus is on making sure that what we learn from the study helps Australia make better decisions for young people, families and communities. Throughout her career, Kirsten has worked on reforms that aim to improve how public systems respond to issues in real people’s lives, including health, employment and harm prevention. Kirsten is passionate about turning research evidence into real-world change and about making sure the voices and priorities of participants are listened to and help shape better policy and practice.
Qualifications
- Master of Social Research (First class honours), Australian National University
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (First class honours), University of Melbourne
Latest research
Spotlight – Young Australians' living arrangements and…
Young adults require affordable housing that is stable and safe to support their physical, psychological and economic wellbeing. However, many face major barriers to…
Spotlight – Young Australians' employment and education
For young people in their late teens and early twenties, pathways to adulthood are often marked by key milestones such as completing education, entering the workforce…
Spotlight – Young Australians' civic engagement
Civic engagement is an important indicator of a healthy democracy and can help young people develop a sense of purpose, belonging and agency. Data from Wave 10 of