Research report Mar 2022
Becoming a new parent
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This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
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Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Research snapshot Mar 2022
Looking back, looking forward presents a summary of findings on how Australian families experienced 2021 and their hopes for 2022.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
Research programs
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
Research report Dec 2021
This snapshot discusses an overview of findings from individuals reporting on different family relationship satisfaction and quality.
Research report Nov 2021
This snapshot reports on families’ experiences of financial concerns and stresses at May–June 2021, as captured in the third survey.
Research report Sep 2021
This report looks at the COVID early release of superannuation program, the families who accessed superannuation early and how the money was used.
Webinar Sep 2021
This webinar explored the opportunities and challenges in the development of policy frameworks key to the interests of children and young people.
Research report Sep 2021
This paper presents an overview of reports on sharing housework at different times during 2020 from couples who live together and changes.
Research report Jul 2021
This report explores the impacts of COVID-19 on women who were expecting or planning to have a child, and the effect on women’s future plans.