Research report Mar 2019
Gambling in Suburban Australia
This report explores the role of social and environmental factors in influencing EGMs or 'pokies' use in local hotels and clubs.
Research report Mar 2019
This report explores the role of social and environmental factors in influencing EGMs or 'pokies' use in local hotels and clubs.
Research snapshot Oct 2017
This Research Summary details findings on race betting activity in Australia.
Research snapshot Dec 2017
This Research Summary details findings on sports betting activity in Australia.
Research snapshot Apr 2019
The Weighing up the Odds study sought to understand the sports-betting motivations, attitudes and behaviours of young men who watch or play sport.
Webinar Sep 2018
This webinar discussed recent research on young people’s experiences of the family law system and its implications for child-inclusive practice.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2017
Electronic gambling machines are a high-intensity form of gambling and the most harmful form of gambling available in Australia.
Short article Apr 2020
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Short article Oct 2018
Recent research conducted by AIFS highlights the importance of incorporating child-inclusive practices in the family law system.
Research programs
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
Media release Sep 2017
Australians need the protection of full ‘pre-commitment systems’ to reduce the financial and social harm from poker machines, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Gambling Research Centre. Eight per cent of the Australian adult population – or 1.4million people – experience some degree of gambling problem. Of these almost half are moderate or high risk gamblers, with poker machines the most harmful form of gambling in Australia.