Submission Jan 2023
Submission to the Measuring What Matters Consultation
This submission presents recommendations on the introduction of a national framework for measuring Australia’s wellbeing and progress.
Submission Jan 2023
This submission presents recommendations on the introduction of a national framework for measuring Australia’s wellbeing and progress.
Short article Nov 2022
This short article outlines the evidence on responding to food relief needs in a dignified, nutritious, sustainable and equitable way.
Media release Nov 2022
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has released the latest report from the landmark Ten to Men research series. The report, Illicit Substance use among adult males in Australia, 2013/14-2020/21, paints a detailed picture of drug usage in Australia, in particular identifying key trends in use and harm.
Insights Report Nov 2022
This chapter details the use of illegal substances among Australian males aged 18-57 and investigates the changes in drug use among them over time.
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.
Short article Aug 2022
Done well, co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research can bring new insights, improving professional knowledge, resources and service design.
Research snapshot Jul 2022
This is a summary report about carer's needs by AIFS and Murawin, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The government wanted to know what carers needed so they can attract more carers and keep carers for longer.
Research report Jul 2022
This is the final report from the research project Identifying Strategies to Better Support Foster, Kinship and Permanent Carers.
Research programs
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
Webinar Mar 2022
This webinar explored approaches to working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through the perinatal period.