Webinar Jul 2023
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A child and family services’ guide to the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)
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Webinar Aug 2023
The positive impact of prosocial behaviours on mental health in children and adolescents
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
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Commissioned report Aug 2023
Parents' welfare receipt and their children's employment and education outcomes
This snapshot compares the education and employment status of adolescents from the K cohort against their parents’ Centrelink data from 2002 to 2017.
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Media release Dec 2023
Australians increasingly choosing their family members
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and unconditional support is more important than genetics and legal ties.
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Resource sheet Feb 2024
Resources to support evaluation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities
This resource sheet provides a list of resources for non-Indigenous evaluators and/or child and family services who need to plan, undertake, or commission an evaluation for programs that work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
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Media release Mar 2024
Paid parental leave super a welcome move
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to pay superannuation on the Government’s Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025.
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Webinar Apr 2024
How a ‘village’ approach can support infant and toddler mental health
This webinar will discuss how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their ‘village’ and promote infant and toddler mental health.
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Webinar Nov 2023
Using surveys to understand your service: Research and practice perspectives
This webinar will explore effective ways of using surveys in practice settings to understand child and family outcomes.
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Practice guide Nov 2023
How to write a survey questionnaire for evaluation: A guide for beginners
The resource provides basic information and practical tips to help you design and implement simple survey questionnaires for your program evaluation activities.
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Practice guide Nov 2023
Using a survey to collect data for evaluation: A guide for beginners
This practice guide is for people working in child and family support services who have limited experience or training in using surveys.