Family Matters article Oct 2014
The experience of choice in voluntary relinquishment
This article explores the concept of choice among mothers who voluntarily relinquish their child for adoption.
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Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article explores the concept of choice among mothers who voluntarily relinquish their child for adoption.
Commissioned report Apr 2021
This resource gives an overview of forced adoption, describing how the experience may affect an individual and the way in which they use your service.
Media release Mar 2024
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to pay superannuation on the Government’s Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025.
Submission Nov 2023
This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history in undertaking research on the leave-taking and employment of new parents, reporting on parental employment trends, and has ongoing involvement in the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.3 We recognise the importance of a paid parental leave scheme that provides families with options for taking time out of employment to nurture infants and young children, while maintaining a longer-term connection to employment.
Submission Jan 2023
AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the Provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022.
Submission Jul 2014
Considering two programs where there are implications that relate to current adoption practice.
Commissioned report Feb 2014
The study proposes service model options that could enhance and complement existing support services.
Commissioned report Jan 2017
Best practice guidance on how support services can develop and maintain networks that are positive, sustainable, and work to meet client needs.
Research report Apr 2016
Sets out the principles of good practice that underpin effective support services: accountability; accessibility; and effectiveness and diversity.
Research snapshot May 2019
This article shows that while mothers’ work circumstances change considerably after having a child, fathers’ tend to change very little.