Research report May 2023
Employment patterns and trends for families with children
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This detailed look at family employment trends shows the very significant changes that have come about over recent decades.
Research report May 2023
This detailed look at family employment trends shows the very significant changes that have come about over recent decades.
Short article Aug 2022
Done well, co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research can bring new insights, improving professional knowledge, resources and service design.
Media release Nov 2022
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has released the latest report from the landmark Ten to Men research series. The report, Illicit Substance use among adult males in Australia, 2013/14-2020/21, paints a detailed picture of drug usage in Australia, in particular identifying key trends in use and harm.
Media release Nov 2022
This Ten to Men report highlights the socio-economic, health and demographic characteristics impacting on men’s usage of mental health care in Australia
Media release Nov 2022
The fourth and final report of the landmark Ten to Men research series reveals that one in four Australian men were impacted by a natural disaster between 2019 to 2021.
News item Jul 2023
The biennial AIFS Conference is the Institute’s showcase event.
Research report Nov 2016
Explores how parents make decisions about work and care, especially when faced with shift work or inflexible job conditions.
Research snapshot Sep 2017
Our study shows that long hours, non-standard work times and work pressures have significant impact on how children view time spent with dad.
Commissioned report Mar 2013
Drawing on data from LSAC this report examines the impact of joblessness and part-time work on the wellbeing of parents and their children.
Research snapshot May 2016
Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.