Research report Dec 1988
'Don't feel the world is caving in': Adolescents in divorcing families
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Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) Monograph no. 6
Research report Dec 1988
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) Monograph no. 6
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.
Family Matters article Jan 2008
This article describes the old adversarial system of the the Family Law Act, prior to the 2006 amendments; judicial decision making; previous, smaller changes to children's cases; the development of the Children's Cases Program, a pilot program run by the Family Court in New South Wales; and less adversarial principles and duties under the new legislation.
Short article Oct 2018
Recent research conducted by AIFS highlights the importance of incorporating child-inclusive practices in the family law system.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article presents findings from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study on the hopes and dreams of expectant parents.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article provides a brief overview of the ATP, and highlights some key findings that have emerged over the past three decades.
Webinar Jul 2023
Family Matters article Feb 2006
This article compares children's temperament and behaviour over the 20 year period of The Australian Temperament Project, which has followed a large cohort of Victorian children since their infancy in 1983.
Research report Feb 2000
Includes three 1999 Family Matters articles, as well as an earlier paper explaining the two original approaches to calculating the costs of children
Family Matters article Dec 1993
The author looks at a new report published by the Australian Youth Foundation titled 'A Lost Generation?' based on discussions with disadvantaged young people aged between 13 and 28 years.