Short article Aug 2019
A new approach to trauma-informed teaching: Teacher practice with the Berry Street Education Model
This short article discusses the Berry Street Education Model’s approach to assisting trauma-affected students.
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Short article Aug 2019
This short article discusses the Berry Street Education Model’s approach to assisting trauma-affected students.
Research snapshot May 2019
This article shows that while mothers’ work circumstances change considerably after having a child, fathers’ tend to change very little.
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.
Short article Dec 2022
How mental health literacy interventions can be used to enhance youth mental health and potentially decrease the prevalence of mental illness.
Webinar Jul 2023
Webinar Aug 2023
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
Short article Nov 2022
This short article provides an evidence overview and strategies for supporting young people experiencing disadvantage and unemployment.
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.
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.