Submission May 2023
Early Years Strategy
This submission outlines some of the influences on child development, highlighting other research by AIFS into early childhood education and care.
Submission May 2023
This submission outlines some of the influences on child development, highlighting other research by AIFS into early childhood education and care.
Submission Feb 2023
The Australian Government has proposed amendments to the Family Law Act to ensure the best interests of children are prioritised and placed at the centre of the family law system.
Submission Jun 2023
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee is currently reviewing a new Bill to amend the Family Law Act 1975.
Practice guide Nov 2023
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Research report Sep 2023
This project explored how to best support relationships facing unique challenges in navigating the ADF lifestyle by examining existing evidence-based couple relationship education programs.
Media release Nov 2023
New research suggests that parents should follow their child's lead when playing in nature and also help them experiment and assess risk for themselves.
Commissioned report Nov 2023
The findings in this report highlight opportunities for continued action to address intimate partner violence in the veteran community, a national priority for the Australian Government and the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Submission Nov 2023
This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history in undertaking research on the leave-taking and employment of new parents, reporting on parental employment trends, and has ongoing involvement in the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.3 We recognise the importance of a paid parental leave scheme that provides families with options for taking time out of employment to nurture infants and young children, while maintaining a longer-term connection to employment.
Media release Mar 2024
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to pay superannuation on the Government’s Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025.
Webinar Apr 2024
This webinar will discuss how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their ‘village’ and promote infant and toddler mental health.