Webinar Sep 2021
Including the interests of children and young people in policy development
This webinar explored the opportunities and challenges in the development of policy frameworks key to the interests of children and young people.
Webinar Sep 2021
This webinar explored the opportunities and challenges in the development of policy frameworks key to the interests of children and young people.
Commissioned report Nov 2014
Examines the impact of four programs designed to divert Indigenous people from entering the justice system.
Commissioned report Oct 2014
Features case studies and a service map comparing programs from New South Wales and other states.
Study Jun 2023
This study monitors trends in gambling participation and related harms in Australia.
Webinar Aug 2023
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from a 2022 survey of Australian adults who bet online on sports/races (online wagering) on a regular basis.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from the 2022 National Gambling Trends Study surveys of Australian adults who gambled regularly on pokies or bet regularly online on sports or races.
Media release Oct 2023
A new study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre at the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed that regular gamblers at the greatest risk of harm are aged between 18 and 34 years.
Research report Dec 2023
This report presents quantitative and qualitative findings drawn from the Evaluation of Children's Contact Centre Activity.
Submission Nov 2023
This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history in undertaking research on the leave-taking and employment of new parents, reporting on parental employment trends, and has ongoing involvement in the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.3 We recognise the importance of a paid parental leave scheme that provides families with options for taking time out of employment to nurture infants and young children, while maintaining a longer-term connection to employment.