Research report Mar 2020
Children’s social-emotional wellbeing
Examines health and support service use among Australian children, especially of at-risk children. Uses data from LSAC.
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Research report Mar 2020
Examines health and support service use among Australian children, especially of at-risk children. Uses data from LSAC.
Research report Mar 2020
Examines the association of parents’ mental health, parenting behaviours, and alcohol use and smoking with the social-emotional wellbeing of young chi
Media release Feb 2023
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) reveals the extent of social isolation and loneliness experienced by those in their early twenties during the national lockdown.
Media release May 2023
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that if a child is involved in volunteering before the age of 13, the odds of having poor mental health are reduced by around 28%.
Commissioned report Feb 2023
This snapshot reports on experiences of young adults during the COVID period and the difficulties they faced.
Commissioned report Nov 2017
This report examines the association between childhood poverty and a range of children’s developmental outcomes.
Commissioned report Mar 2013
Drawing on data from LSAC this report examines the impact of joblessness and part-time work on the wellbeing of parents and their children.
Commissioned report Jun 2014
Explores the prevalence of different types of family environments, and the influence of these environments on children's developmental outcomes.
Commissioned report Sep 2016
69% of Australian primary school children attend government schools, 19% attend Catholic primary schools and 12% attend independent primary schools.
Commissioned report Dec 2019
This chapter describes levels of gambling involvement and gambling-related problems among 16–17 year olds and their parents.