Family Matters article Nov 2016
Elder abuse
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This article provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
Commissioner and Justice Jennifer Coate describes the aims and work of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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 May 2015
Submission to National Children’s Commissioner based on research conducted by AIFS and ANROWS
Submission Oct 2015
The gender gap in superannuation balances of Australian men and women approaching retirement.
Submission Oct 2018
General comment on the proposed Draft Charter and reflections on specific rights in Draft Charter.
Submission Jan 2020
Findings from Terms of Reference set out by Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System.
Media release Jun 2021
Despite relaxed COVID restrictions in most parts of the country, more Australians are taking up the option to work from home, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Media release Dec 2021
Almost one in six (14.8%) older Australians report that they have experienced abuse in the past 12 months, and only about one-third of those victims have sought help, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).