Research programs
Building a New Life in Australia
Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants examines how humanitarian migrants settle into Australia.
Research programs
Building a New Life in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Humanitarian Migrants examines how humanitarian migrants settle into Australia.
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.
Short article May 2020
This short article describes how understanding brain development can help inform approaches to working with children affected by trauma.
Study Nov 2022
CFCA annual survey to support professionals to use evidence in their decision making to improve outcomes for children and families.
Research report Nov 2022
The report explores the varied impacts of COVID-19 on children of all ages below 18 years, and also delves into the experiences of families and the factors that parents say contributed to their children’s wellbeing.
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.
Short article May 2016
Research shows that there are harms associated with early exposure to pornography, but appropriate sex and relationships education can help.
Commissioned report Oct 2018
This chapter describes changes in the housing experiences of children who have moved house and the impact of family separation on housing experiences.
Commissioned report Sep 2016
A majority of Australian children are spending more than the recommended two-hour daily limit for screen time.
Commissioned report Oct 2018
This chapter uses data collected between 2004 and 2014 to provide a snapshot of how health care services are used.