Short article Apr 2020
Powers of attorney and financial abuse of older people in Australia
We describe powers of attorney arrangements, how these arrangements may protect older people from financial abuse, and acknowledge the risks of abuse.
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Short article Apr 2020
We describe powers of attorney arrangements, how these arrangements may protect older people from financial abuse, and acknowledge the risks of abuse.
Research programs
Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health is a national research initiative studying male health outcomes.
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 Sep 2020
Despite making up more than three quarters of deaths by suicide in Australia, a quarter of men say they would not seek help from anyone for mental health concerns, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Media release Oct 2020
Young adult men are drinking alcohol at riskier levels than older men, and adolescent males are carrying early drinking habits with them into adulthood, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Journal article Jun 2020
This study examines associations between conformity to masculine norms and suicidal ideation in a sample of adolescents.
Family Matters article May 2018
This article investigates how public support for the rights of same-sex couples has changed in Australia over the last 10 years, with a comparison of 2005 and 2015 data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey.
Short article Feb 2022
How informal supports can help to buffer negative environments and maximise the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ clients alongside inclusive services.
Media release Dec 2021
Among Australian men, there is a two way association between depression and social support, according to a new report from The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Research report Jul 2020
The fourth snapshot from our Families Then and Now series outlines changes to couple relationships from 1980 to today.