Resource sheet Aug 2021
Physical punishment legislation
Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children
Resource sheet Aug 2021
Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children
Research programs
Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants examines how humanitarian migrants settle into Australia.
Media release Jun 2019
The often incompatible demands of work and family life typically have been viewed as a burden for mothers. However new research shows it is also affecting fathers.
Media release Aug 2020
More working mums, a marginally narrowing gender pay gap, and increased household wealth are just a few of the economic shifts people in Australia have lived through over the last 40 years, according to new research released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2018
This paper looks at intimate partner violence in Australian refugee communities, and how service providers can provide appropriate support.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2019
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Webinar Oct 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use can enhance their child-focused practice.
Webinar Feb 2020
This webinar discussed child-focused supervision practices and initiatives to support child-focused practice in adult services.
Webinar Apr 2020
This webinar discussed the effects of domestic and family violence on women and how practitioners can help women receive the support they need.