Webinar Sep 2023
Preventing emotional abuse of children: The role of parenting support
This webinar explored emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment.
Webinar Sep 2023
This webinar explored emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment.
Submission May 2023
This submission outlines some of the influences on child development, highlighting other research by AIFS into early childhood education and care.
Submission Feb 2023
The Australian Government has proposed amendments to the Family Law Act to ensure the best interests of children are prioritised and placed at the centre of the family law system.
Submission Jun 2023
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee is currently reviewing a new Bill to amend the Family Law Act 1975.
Practice guide Nov 2023
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Research report Sep 2023
This project explored how to best support relationships facing unique challenges in navigating the ADF lifestyle by examining existing evidence-based couple relationship education programs.
Media release Nov 2023
New research suggests that parents should follow their child's lead when playing in nature and also help them experiment and assess risk for themselves.
Commissioned report Dec 2012
This paper compares the wellbeing of children in married- and cohabiting-parent families.
Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Webinar Apr 2024
This webinar will discuss how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their ‘village’ and promote infant and toddler mental health.