Short article Jul 2019
Elder abuse in rural and remote communities
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This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
Short article Jul 2019
This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
Short article Nov 2019
This short article discusses the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and links to resources to help organisations become child safe.
Short article Feb 2020
This short article discusses the experience of collective trauma and importance of community connections following natural disasters.
Short article Apr 2020
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Resource sheet Aug 2022
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
Resource sheet Feb 2023
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
Resource sheet Jan 2024
This resource sheet provides an overview of screening checks for people who engage with vulnerable groups such as children in employment or volunteer activities in Australia.
Research programs
Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health is a national research initiative studying male health outcomes.
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.
Media release Sep 2020
Despite making up more than three quarters of deaths by suicide in Australia, a quarter of men say they would not seek help from anyone for mental health concerns, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).