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.
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
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
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.
Research report Sep 2021
This paper presents an overview of reports on sharing housework at different times during 2020 from couples who live together and changes.
Research report Feb 2022
The evaluation primarily considers the impact of the child care subsidy system, comprising the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) and the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF).
Research snapshot Oct 2022
The revised In Home Care program was introduced as part of the Child Care Package. This summarises key findings of the In Home Care evaluation.
Research snapshot Jun 2023
This snapshot presents key findings on Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) from the evaluation of the Child Care Package.
Research snapshot Jun 2023
An overview of the activity test and experiences with it since its introduction, drawing on findings from the evaluation of the Child Care Package.
Research snapshot Jun 2023
The focus of this snapshot is families’ understanding and experiences of access to the Child Care Subsidy.