News item Oct 2023
It’s Children’s Week and this year’s theme is: Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy. Research shows that having access to safe outdoor spaces provides opportunities for children to engage in creative and adventurous play, make friends and get active.
News item Jul 2023
The biennial AIFS Conference is the Institute’s showcase event.
Profile Aug 2023
Kristen Power is a Senior Research Office in the Research and Analysis team.
News item Sep 2023
It’s National Child Protection Week, and this year we’ve partnered with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) to contribute to the dialogue on this years’ theme of ‘where we start matters’.
News item Aug 2023
Today is National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, and this year's focus is on 'growing connections'. Watch Lesley-Anne speak about preventing bullying behavior amongst children in last year's webinar, co-hosted with Emerging Minds.
News item Oct 2023
Abstract submissions for our 2024 conference are closing soon. The 2024 theme is: Families thriving? Asking big questions. Influencing change.
Profile Aug 2023
Mara Davison is a Research Officer working on the Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children project.
News item Sep 2023
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have release their 16th biennial welfare report 'Australia's welfare 2023'. Our Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) contributed to the Social Support section of the report 'Gambling in Australia'.
News item Sep 2023
We've has been tracking the same group of Australian boys and men for over 10 years. The data provides valuable information across a range of topics on male health and wellbeing. If you are a researcher or are working in a government or non-government setting, our data is free to use.
News item Jan 2024
We've compiled a list of our top 10 research outputs from 2023, so you can start the new year informed about issues that affect families in Australia.