Resource sheet Aug 2021
Physical punishment legislation
Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children
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Resource sheet Aug 2021
Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children
Research programs
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
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.
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.
Media release Dec 2019
A new national study has found 16 per cent of Australian teenagers aged 16-17 years reported spending money on some form of gambling activity in the previous 12 months, with some gambling illegally because they were underage.
Media release May 2020
A new survey from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is calling on every Australian to share the experience of COVID-19 for them and their family as we look forward towards recovery.
Media release Oct 2020
Australian gamblers are betting more often during COVID-19 despite limited access to gambling venues, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Family Matters article May 2018
This article sets out how the prevention of child maltreatment can be enhanced by a multi-level population-based approach in providing evidence- based parenting and family support.
Webinar Jun 2020
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed SNAICC’s work in policy development and advocacy to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children.
Webinar Jun 2020
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed how New Zealand's Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy’s framework can guide government policy and service responses for children.