Family Matters article Jun 2015
Challenges in the family
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This article explores the lived experience of having a sibling with a problematic substance use issue, and how this affects the adult sibling relationship.
Family Matters article Jun 2015
This article explores the lived experience of having a sibling with a problematic substance use issue, and how this affects the adult sibling relationship.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article on parent-only care
Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Submission Jan 2020
Findings from Terms of Reference set out by Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System.
Journal article Nov 2021
This study describes the characteristics of a sample of parents who primarily smoke methamphetamine and their child or children's residential status.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2021
This paper describes a rapid evidence review of research on the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2021
This paper reports on the results of a rapid evidence review of research into factors influencing the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2021
This paper explores alcohol-related harm, alcohol use during early COVID-19, and a harm-minimisation approach when working with affected clients.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2022
This paper outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia.
Short article Apr 2021
This short article presents research on adult family carers’ health and social wellbeing with implications for practitioners supporting parent carers.