Research snapshot Feb 2024
Geographical isolation: Factors, dynamics and effects of isolation for older people
This snapshot briefly summarises the barriers to accessing services and supports for geographically isolated older people.
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Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot briefly summarises the barriers to accessing services and supports for geographically isolated older people.
Journal article Oct 2023
This article explores findings from the was the National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study, the first major national study to gauge the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.
Webinar Aug 2023
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
Webinar Jul 2023
Journal article Jul 2023
This article investigates the social factors that affect refugees’ mental health.
Resource sheet May 2023
This CFCA resource sheet is a directory of key organisations and resources for practitioners and service providers working with families and children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Resource sheet Apr 2023
A list of national and state/territory helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents
Journal article Mar 2023
This study used Australian national survey linked-data (n = 1217) from families (Family Wellbeing Study-FWS) and veterans (Mental Health Wellbeing Transition Study-MHWTS) to understand veteran-family help-seeking relationships.
Study Feb 2023
AIFS has been funded by the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department to perform an evaluation of Australia’s first National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians (Elder Abuse) 2019–2023 (the National Plan).
Resource sheet Dec 2022
This resource sheet explores how we understand social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people experiencing challenges with social relationships and connections.