Corporate publication May 2024
Statement of Expectations
This Statement of Expectations outlines that the Australian Institute of Family Studies is the Australian Government's key research agency in the area of family wellbeing.
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Corporate publication May 2024
This Statement of Expectations outlines that the Australian Institute of Family Studies is the Australian Government's key research agency in the area of family wellbeing.
Corporate publication May 2024
On 13 May 2024 AIFS published it's response to the Government’s Statement of Expectations with a Statement of Intent.
Short article May 2024
This short article provides a summary of the findings from the 2023 needs and impact survey. It also explains how we plan to use the information to understand the sector’s information needs and to guide the development of new CFCA resources.
Short article Apr 2024
This short article provides an overview of the research evidence on the association between parenting, peer relationships and mental health in the middle years. Knowledge of the continuing importance of parent–child relationships during this period can help practitioners support parents and young people to navigate changing relationships, which can help promote positive mental health and healthy peer relationships for young people.
Corporate publication Mar 2024
The AIFS Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 was approved by the Fair Work Commission on 18 March 2024 and takes effect on 25 March 2024.
Short article Feb 2024
This short article developed with Emerging Minds outlines how fathers’ approaches to setting limits and managing behaviour can affect child mental health. This article also provides considerations for practitioners to support effective practice with fathers and other caregivers.
Short article Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds explores the research evidence on how fathers’ engagement can influence their children’s mental health. Specifically, it explores the effects of fathers’ warm and responsive parenting on their children’s mental health. This resource also provides insights into how practitioners and services can support fathers to display more warm and responsive behaviours to promote positive mental health in their children.
Corporate publication Dec 2023
This brochure, for Ten to Men participants, explains how data is collected, stored and used in the study.
Corporate publication Dec 2023
This brochure, for Ten to Men participants, outlines the details of the study.
Corporate publication Nov 2023
These guidelines outline eligibility for, and responsibilities of, authorship of research outputs at AIFS. This procedure is aligned to the APS Code of Conduct and Values, Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, 2018 and its supporting guide on authorship.