Webinar Jul 2023
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A child and family services’ guide to the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)
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Media release May 2024
AIFS research supports latest findings on gender divide in working families
AIFS welcomes findings of a national survey that sheds light on the continuing gender divide in working families, providing further evidence that employers need to better support working parents to achieve work-life balance.
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Media release Jun 2024
An estimated one in four eligible mothers not taking up paid parental leave
An estimated 74% of eligible mothers, and 40% of eligible fathers were taking up government-funded paid parental leave prior to reforms.
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Media release Dec 2023
Australians increasingly choosing their family members
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.
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Study Nov 2022
CFCA Needs and Impact Survey 2022
CFCA annual survey to support professionals to use evidence in their decision making to improve outcomes for children and families.
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Research programs
Defence and Veteran Family Research
Information and experiences from Defence personnel and their families.
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Practice guide May 2018
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
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Practice guide May 2018
Difficulty with executive functioning in children who have experienced adversity
A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.
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Practice guide May 2018
Diminished social reward in children who have experienced adversity
This resource focuses on diminished response to social reward; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of developing depression over time.
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Practice guide May 2018
Emotional dysregulation in children who have experienced adversity
The focus of this resource is emotional dysregulation; which may put a child at increased risk of social and emotional difficulties over time.