Resource sheet May 2021
Age of consent laws in Australia
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Resource sheet May 2021
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities
Resource sheet Aug 2023
Information on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, including key contacts in each state and territory.
Family Matters article May 2018
This article sets out how the prevention of child maltreatment can be enhanced by a multi-level population-based approach in providing evidence- based parenting and family support.
Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Submission Jan 2020
Findings from Terms of Reference set out by Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System.
Commissioned report Dec 2021
This report confirms the long-term impact of Vietnam War service on family members.
Short article Nov 2016
New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.
Research programs
Information and experiences from Defence personnel and their families.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article explores how a population approach to early intervention and prevention can support parents and improve child safety and wellbeing.