Short article Feb 2020
Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian communities' bushfire recovery
This short article discusses the experience of collective trauma and importance of community connections following natural disasters.
Short article Feb 2020
This short article discusses the experience of collective trauma and importance of community connections following natural disasters.
Short article Jun 2020
This short article outlines how out-of-home care caseworkers can support contact between children and their birth families during social restrictions.
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
Research programs
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
Media release Nov 2019
A national study of 16-17 year-olds has found that having even one good friend can make all the difference when it comes to adolescents’ resilience.
Media release May 2020
A new survey from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is calling on every Australian to share the experience of COVID-19 for them and their family as we look forward towards recovery.
Media release Oct 2020
Australian gamblers are betting more often during COVID-19 despite limited access to gambling venues, 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 Jul 2014
A guide to help parents recognise the signs that their child might be bullying others, and provide ways to constructively address the behaviour
Practice guide Feb 2017
Key considerations for those thinking about evaluating the outcomes or impact of a program for Indigenous families and communities