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.
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
Examining the nature of elder abuse and its prevalence in the Australian population
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
Submission Oct 2018
General comment on the proposed Draft Charter and reflections on specific rights in Draft Charter.
Commissioned report Dec 2021
This report confirms the long-term impact of Vietnam War service on family members.
Media release Dec 2021
Almost one in six (14.8%) older Australians report that they have experienced abuse in the past 12 months, and only about one-third of those victims have sought help, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Research report Dec 2021
This report presents findings from the most extensive study on elder abuse in Australia to date.
Short article Oct 2016
What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?