Policy and practice paper Dec 2020
Fathering programs in the context of domestic and family violence
This paper examines how men's behaviour change programs and fathering programs address fathering issues for men who use violence.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2020
This paper examines how men's behaviour change programs and fathering programs address fathering issues for men who use violence.
News item Jul 2023
The biennial AIFS Conference is the Institute’s showcase event.
Research snapshot Sep 2017
Our study shows that long hours, non-standard work times and work pressures have significant impact on how children view time spent with dad.
Research snapshot May 2017
This Families Week fact sheet takes a close look at the data about "stay-at-home dads", to see if that perception matches reality.
Submission Jan 2023
This submission presents recommendations on the introduction of a national framework for measuring Australia’s wellbeing and progress.
Submission Oct 2022
Submission focusing on: trends in parental employment; current child care subsidy; child care use; child care affordability; the impact of the child care subsidy on parental employment.
Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Practice guide Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds outlines how fathers can influence their child’s mental health through play. It describes various types of child–father play and their association with child mental health. The article also provides considerations for practitioners who work with fathers and other caregivers to support positive child development and mental health through encouraging child–father play.
Practice guide Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds explores the research evidence on how fathers’ involvement can influence their children’s mental health. Specifically, the resource explores the effects of fathers positively engaging with and caring for their children. It also provides insights into how practitioners and services can support fathers to engage positively with their children.
Practice guide Mar 2024
This practice guide developed with Emerging Minds looks into supporting fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period.