Research programs
Families in Australia Survey
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
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Research programs
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
Media release Jun 2019
The often incompatible demands of work and family life typically have been viewed as a burden for mothers. However new research shows it is also affecting fathers.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2015
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
Webinar Apr 2020
This webinar discussed the effects of domestic and family violence on women and how practitioners can help women receive the support they need.
Journal article Mar 2019
This paper examines three cohorts of parents who had separated in different periods after the reforms.
Commissioned report Dec 2012
Evaluates whether the model addresses practitioner and family safety, safe parenting arrangements and best interests of children.
Commissioned report Dec 2013
Examines mothers' transitions into and out of work and between jobs of different types as children grow or as new children are born.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article on parent-only care
Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Submission Oct 2015
The gender gap in superannuation balances of Australian men and women approaching retirement.