Short article May 2024
Counselling effectiveness and the therapeutic alliance
This short article focuses on the quality of what is called the ‘therapeutic alliance’ between counsellor and client.
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Short article May 2024
This short article focuses on the quality of what is called the ‘therapeutic alliance’ between counsellor and client.
Webinar Jun 2024
This webinar will explore how to navigate cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Media release May 2024
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is pleased to announce Kira Duggan as Research Director, Systems and Services – a senior executive position overseeing several critical areas of research at AIFS.
Content page May 2024
Ten to Men does not directly offer advice or health services. See our list of men's health services to find support for your health or mental health.
News item May 2024
We need your feedback so we can make aifs.gov.au work better for you. We're working on a new design and structure for our website, and we want to know what you think.
Research snapshot May 2024
This Ten to Men snapshot is the first part of a series of research focused on preventive health commissioned by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Media release May 2024
Vaping rates among Australian men more than tripled from 4% in 2020-21 to 13% in 2022 according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Practice guide Mar 2024
This practice guide developed with Emerging Minds looks into supporting fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period.
Practice guide Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds explores the research evidence on how fathers’ involvement can influence their children’s mental health. Specifically, the resource explores the effects of fathers positively engaging with and caring for their children. It also provides insights into how practitioners and services can support fathers to engage positively with their children.
Practice guide Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds outlines how fathers can influence their child’s mental health through play. It describes various types of child–father play and their association with child mental health. The article also provides considerations for practitioners who work with fathers and other caregivers to support positive child development and mental health through encouraging child–father play.