Short article Sep 2020
Practices that support parenting by parents with intellectual disability
This short article outlines the challenges faced by Australian parents with intellectual disability and best practice and policy responses.
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Short article Sep 2020
This short article outlines the challenges faced by Australian parents with intellectual disability and best practice and policy responses.
Media release Nov 2019
A national study of 16-17 year-olds has found that having even one good friend can make all the difference when it comes to adolescents’ resilience.
Journal article Mar 2021
This article examines poverty rates across a 4‐year period, transitions into and out of poverty, and factors affecting post-separation pathways
Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Submission Dec 2020
Feedback on NDS and NDIS Outcomes Frameworks Introductory Paper in December 2020 public consultation.
Short article Apr 2021
This short article presents research on adult family carers’ health and social wellbeing with implications for practitioners supporting parent carers.
Webinar May 2021
This webinar explored the social model of disability, how it relates to children’s mental health and considerations for working with children and families.
Research snapshot Jun 2020
This research summary discusses the experiences and needs of young people whose parents have separated and have accessed the family law system.
Webinar Aug 2022
This webinar will help practitioners to understand childhood bullying. It explores strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour.
Short article Feb 2023
This short article discusses supported decision making for children with disability and the evidence about using this approach for practice.