Family Matters article Mar 2016
Why do families matter for our future?
"Why are families important?" This article reflects on some of AIFS recent learnings about families to inform investment in future policy directions.
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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.
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.
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.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This resource sheet summarises data that link the child protection system and youth justice supervision in Australia.
Family Matters article May 2018
To celebrate this 100th issue of Family Matters, former leaders of the Australian Institute of Family Studies reflect on some of the most ground breaking work the Institute has undertaken and reveal their ideas of what important issues are emerging for families now and in the future.
News item Jul 2023
The biennial AIFS Conference is the Institute’s showcase event.
Submission Jan 2023
This submission presents recommendations on the introduction of a national framework for measuring Australia’s wellbeing and progress.
Practice guide Jun 2020
This short article is for anyone who is delivering, or planning to deliver, a program or service modified in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Practice guide Jun 2020
This short article provides guidance to services on conducting a needs assessment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Practice guide Jun 2020
This short article discusses how you can assess the changes you have made to programs and services in response to the coronavirus pandemic.