Facts and figures Jun 2023
Young people living with parents
This analysis highlights some socio-economic, cultural and health-related factors associated with the patterns of living with parents.
Facts and figures Jun 2023
This analysis highlights some socio-economic, cultural and health-related factors associated with the patterns of living with parents.
Webinar Oct 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use can enhance their child-focused practice.
Webinar Sep 2020
This webinar offered insight into the experience for researchers and participants engaging in research involving children and young people.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
"Why are families important?" This article reflects on some of AIFS recent learnings about families to inform investment in future policy directions.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article summarises a recent research study into the use and effectiveness of “Child Protection Income Management” in the Northern Territory.
Research report Aug 2016
Explores the behaviour of separated parents by exploring the psychology of post-separation parental disputes and then interrogating three data sets.
Practice guide May 2024
This practice guide draws on research evidence and practitioner knowledge to provide an overview of approaches to understanding the behaviours of children with disability and the concept of ‘behaviours of concern’. It includes some practical principles for working with children with disability and their families.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.
Research report Sep 2014
Presents a medium- to long-term evaluation of the impact of the Communities for Children (CfC) initiative on child, family, and community outcomes