Research snapshot Jul 2022
Grandparents and child care
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This snapshot highlights key findings about grandparents providing child care from the Grandparents and Child Care in Australia research report.
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Research snapshot Jul 2022
This snapshot highlights key findings about grandparents providing child care from the Grandparents and Child Care in Australia research report.
Research report Jul 2022
This research report focuses on this caring role, exploring grandparent child care from the perspective of the grandparents themselves.
Short article Feb 2022
How informal supports can help to buffer negative environments and maximise the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ clients alongside inclusive services.
Resource sheet Feb 2022
A glossary of common terms used within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities.
Short article Dec 2021
This short article introduces gambling harm and how to identify people affected.
Media release Dec 2021
Among Australian men, there is a two way association between depression and social support, according to a new report from The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Journal article Oct 2021
This study investigates the sex, ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities in emotional difficulties over childhood and adolescence using longitudinal cohort studies in the UK and Australia.
Research programs
Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) is a major study following the development of 10,000 children and families from all parts of Australia. The study commenced in 2004.
Media release Sep 2021
Thoughts of non-suicidal self-injury are common among young people and increase during the adolescent years, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). The study found that thirty percent of respondents had considered non-suicidal self-injury between the ages of 14 and 17, while 18% reported acts of self-injury.
Research programs
Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health is a national research initiative studying male health outcomes.