Research report Nov 2016
Attitudes towards intergenerational support
Examines the views of Australians about the obligations of parents and their adult children concerning financial and accommodation support.
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Research report Nov 2016
Examines the views of Australians about the obligations of parents and their adult children concerning financial and accommodation support.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses what factors give rise to isolation and how it is experienced by older people.
Research report Feb 2024
This report sets out the findings of the Factors, Dynamics and Effects of Isolation for Older People: An Exploratory Study with the aim to investigate and understand the experiences and needs of isolated older people in New South Wales.
Research report Sep 2015
Does life satisfaction improve or decline as people grow older? What happens to people's outlook as they pass through the common events of life?
Family Matters article Dec 2014
Family Matters article about measuring socio-economic status of women
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This opinion piece calls for for more - and better - research on ageing in Australia
Policy and practice paper Jul 2015
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
Media release Feb 2024
AIFS researchers are encouraging communities to better support older people, as a new report reveals the experiences and impacts of social and geographical isolation.
Short article Mar 2016
We recently spoke with Professor Sue Dyson about respectful relationships education, and its role in preventing domestic and family violence.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses social isolation for older people being an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends and community.