Research programs
Family law and family separation
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Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Submission Jan 2020
Findings from Terms of Reference set out by Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System.
Research report Jun 2021
This report looks at families' participation in employment and experiences of work-family balance using the second survey of the Families in Australia
Short article Nov 2016
New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.
Short article Nov 2016
Extending the age of leaving care to 21 years would result in a range of socio-economic benefits, writes Dr Tatiana Corrales.
Research report Sep 2021
This paper presents an overview of reports on sharing housework at different times during 2020 from couples who live together and changes.
Policy and practice paper Aug 2021
This paper presents evidence from a scoping review on the factors that influence the stability of placement moves for children in out-of-home care.
Short article Aug 2021
‘Permanency’ in out-of-home care should promote a sense of belonging from a secure home, emotionally connected relationships and right to culture.
Webinar Jun 2021
This webinar explored the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous services working together to support families.
Webinar Sep 2021
This webinar explored what ‘stability’ means in out-of-home care and offered strategies for achieving positive outcomes for children and carers.