Short article Jul 2019
Elder abuse in rural and remote communities
This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
Short article Jul 2019
This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
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.
Policy and practice paper Jan 2020
A snapshot of the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care during 2016–2017
Research programs
Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants examines how humanitarian migrants settle into Australia.
Research programs
Examining the nature of elder abuse and its prevalence in the Australian population
Media release Oct 2020
Young adult men are drinking alcohol at riskier levels than older men, and adolescent males are carrying early drinking habits with them into adulthood, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Policy and practice paper Jun 2019
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Webinar Jul 2019
This webinar discussed how service organisations can work with Aboriginal communities to increase accessibility for First Nations families.
Webinar Aug 2019
This webinar outlined emerging evidence on the prevalence and risks associated with elder abuse, and discussed implications for policy and practice.
Webinar Oct 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use can enhance their child-focused practice.