Short article Jul 2022
Effective behaviour management strategies for children aged 0–10 years
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
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.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2022
This paper outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia.
Journal article Nov 2021
This study describes the characteristics of a sample of parents who primarily smoke methamphetamine and their child or children's residential status.
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.
Journal article Oct 2021
This paper examines to what extent informal care provided by couples and single individuals affects their household savings.
Webinar Oct 2021
This webinar explored how to engage with families experiencing alcohol-related harm and explore what a harm-minimisation approach is.
Media release Sep 2021
Of the 3.5 million people1 who accessed superannuation through the Federal Government's early release program last year, most reported using the money as the scheme had intended – to assist their family with the financial impacts of COVID – according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
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.