Short article Feb 2020
Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian communities' bushfire recovery
This short article discusses the experience of collective trauma and importance of community connections following natural disasters.
Short article Feb 2020
This short article discusses the experience of collective trauma and importance of community connections following natural disasters.
Media release Aug 2020
More working mums, a marginally narrowing gender pay gap, and increased household wealth are just a few of the economic shifts people in Australia have lived through over the last 40 years, according to new research released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Webinar Jul 2019
This webinar discussed young people’s experiences leaving care in Victoria and provided two examples of promising practices in New South Wales.
Webinar Aug 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners can help children and families navigate the different stages of community trauma.
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 May 2020
This webinar explored the potential impact of COVID-19 on young care leavers, and strategies to strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.
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 Jan 2020
Findings from Terms of Reference set out by Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System.
Research report Sep 2021
This report looks at the COVID early release of superannuation program, the families who accessed superannuation early and how the money was used.