Research report Aug 2016
Understanding parenting disputes after separation
Explores the behaviour of separated parents by exploring the psychology of post-separation parental disputes and then interrogating three data sets.
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Research report Aug 2016
Explores the behaviour of separated parents by exploring the psychology of post-separation parental disputes and then interrogating three data sets.
Submission Jan 2020
Findings from Terms of Reference set out by Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System.
Commissioned report Nov 2014
Examines the main measurement issues that arise when assessing the socio-economic status of women over the life course.
Webinar Apr 2020
This webinar discussed the effects of domestic and family violence on women and how practitioners can help women receive the support they need.
Short article Nov 2022
This short article outlines the evidence on responding to food relief needs in a dignified, nutritious, sustainable and equitable way.
Commissioned report Dec 2014
Presents findings from Wave 3, conducted in 2012 with 9,028 parents five years after separation.
Submission Feb 2023
Submission focusing on the experience of poverty and financial disadvantage in Australia.
Family Matters article Oct 2009
Family Matters article on financial disadvantage and children's school readiness
Opinion May 2024
Law changes coming into effect next week about post separation parenting arrangements make it clear that the best interests of children are paramount. We have been researching in this space for years and cannot overstate how important this is.
Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.