Short article Apr 2020
Children and young people participating in research
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This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Short article Apr 2020
This short article discusses key considerations for involving children and young people in research, using an AIFS project as an illustrative example.
Policy and practice paper Jan 2020
A snapshot of the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care during 2016–2017
Resource sheet Aug 2022
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
Resource sheet Feb 2023
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
Media release Jun 2019
The often incompatible demands of work and family life typically have been viewed as a burden for mothers. However new research shows it is also affecting fathers.
Media release Oct 2020
Young adult men are drinking alcohol at riskier levels than older men, and adolescent males are carrying early drinking habits with them into adulthood, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Practice guide Mar 2011
Summarises lessons learned from services that are working effectively to reduce Indigenous disadvantage in Australia.
Practice guide Dec 2014
An overview of the consequences of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and some principles for supporting children and families affected
Practice guide Dec 2015
Outlines the issues around intimate partner violence in LGBTIQ communities and describes implications for practice
Practice guide Feb 2017
Key considerations for those thinking about evaluating the outcomes or impact of a program for Indigenous families and communities