Policy and practice paper Oct 2015
Children's Contact Services
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
Policy and practice paper Oct 2015
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
Webinar Jun 2020
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed how New Zealand's Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy’s framework can guide government policy and service responses for children.
Webinar Jul 2020
A Families in Focus webinar. In this webinar, Jay Weatherill discussed the opportunities for system reform in early childhood development post Covid-19.
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
Research report Sep 2020
This report shows how due to the COVID-19 pandemic many dads were available to spend more time with their kids than usual.
Research report Dec 2023
The findings of the Families in Australia Survey conducted in late 2021 provide useful insights on aspects of Australian families.
Media release Dec 2023
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and unconditional support is more important than genetics and legal ties.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses social isolation for older people being an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends and community.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses what factors give rise to isolation and how it is experienced by older people.