Commissioned report Aug 2012
New father figures and fathers who live elsewhere
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Commissioned report Dec 2012
This paper compares the wellbeing of children in married- and cohabiting-parent families.
Commissioned report Dec 2013
Examines mothers' transitions into and out of work and between jobs of different types as children grow or as new children are born.
Commissioned report Oct 2014
Features case studies and a service map comparing programs from New South Wales and other states.
Commissioned report Nov 2014
Examines the impact of four programs designed to divert Indigenous people from entering the justice system.
Family Matters article Dec 2014
This article examines the drivers of behaviour in consuming sugar-sweetened beverages for Indigenous children.
Policy and practice paper May 2015
A review of the literature on Indigenous community-managed programs and organisations, with a focus on what works in these initiatives.
Policy and practice paper Aug 2015
Outlines the contemporary understanding of the Principle, and reviews the barriers at the policy and practice levels that impede its implementation
Family Matters article Mar 2016
"Why are families important?" This article reflects on some of AIFS recent learnings about families to inform investment in future policy directions.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article summarises a recent research study into the use and effectiveness of “Child Protection Income Management” in the Northern Territory.