Policy and practice paper Oct 2023
The impact of vaping on adolescent mental health
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This paper provides an overview of what e-cigarettes are and the prevalence of vaping among adolescents in Australia.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2023
This paper provides an overview of what e-cigarettes are and the prevalence of vaping among adolescents in Australia.
Family Matters article May 2018
To celebrate this 100th issue of Family Matters, former leaders of the Australian Institute of Family Studies reflect on some of the most ground breaking work the Institute has undertaken and reveal their ideas of what important issues are emerging for families now and in the future.
Research report Dec 2017
This Research Report gives evidence about the impact exposure to and consumption of online pornography has on children and young people.
Research snapshot Dec 2017
A discussion of pornography and its effects on children and young people.
Research snapshot Jun 2023
An overview of the activity test and experiences with it since its introduction, drawing on findings from the evaluation of the Child Care Package.
Commissioned report Aug 2017
Six in ten Australian 14-15 year-olds know what career they would like to have in the future but the jobs that boys aspire to are different to girls.
News item Jul 2023
The biennial AIFS Conference is the Institute’s showcase event.
Media release May 2023
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that if a child is involved in volunteering before the age of 13, the odds of having poor mental health are reduced by around 28%.
Commissioned report Nov 2019
This chapter looks at the sexual behaviours of teenagers, and their experiences with unwanted sexual behaviours and pornography.
Webinar Jul 2021
This webinar explored how a capabilities approach can help young people navigate housing stress and other challenges.