Short article Apr 2020
Children and young people participating in research
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Short article Apr 2020
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Policy and practice paper Jan 2020
A snapshot of the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care during 2016–2017
Resource sheet Aug 2022
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
Resource sheet Feb 2023
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
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).
Webinar Jul 2019
This webinar discussed how service organisations can work with Aboriginal communities to increase accessibility for First Nations families.
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 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.
Webinar Sep 2020
This webinar explored family violence and child wellbeing in First Nations families, drawing on the expertise of First Nations practitioners.
Webinar Nov 2020
This webinar explored opportunities for using collaborative, family-inclusive approaches to support families where a parent uses alcohol and/or other drugs.