Policy and practice paper Oct 2016
Supporting young people leaving out-of-home care
Examines Australian and international research to identify key areas of support that may help young people successfully transition from care
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2016
Examines Australian and international research to identify key areas of support that may help young people successfully transition from care
Webinar Jul 2019
This webinar discussed young people’s experiences leaving care in Victoria and provided two examples of promising practices in New South Wales.
Webinar May 2020
This webinar explored the potential impact of COVID-19 on young care leavers, and strategies to strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.
Short article Nov 2016
Extending the age of leaving care to 21 years would result in a range of socio-economic benefits, writes Dr Tatiana Corrales.
Research report Jul 2021
This report explores the impacts of COVID-19 on women who were expecting or planning to have a child, and the effect on women’s future plans.
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
Research report Jul 2020
The third snapshot from our Families Then and Now series focuses on fertility rate and births per woman from 1980 to today.
Facts and figures Apr 2023
Figures around births in Australia: fertility rate, parents’ age, number of children, births outside marriage.