Family Matters article Mar 2016
Why do families matter for our future?
"Why are families important?" This article reflects on some of AIFS recent learnings about families to inform investment in future policy directions.
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Family Matters article Mar 2016
"Why are families important?" This article reflects on some of AIFS recent learnings about families to inform investment in future policy directions.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article summarises a recent research study into the use and effectiveness of “Child Protection Income Management” in the Northern Territory.
Journal article Sep 2022
Findings from this study demonstrate the importance of emotional/instrumental support and informational support for the medium and long-term mental health of humanitarian migrants.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article presents a summary of the research on the mental health and help-seeking behaviours of refugees and what works to support them.
Resource sheet Dec 2022
This resource sheet explores how we understand social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people experiencing challenges with social relationships and connections.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2016
This paper defines and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of child and family welfare services in Australia
Journal article Jul 2023
This article investigates the social factors that affect refugees’ mental health.
Research report Sep 2021
This report looks at the COVID early release of superannuation program, the families who accessed superannuation early and how the money was used.
Practice guide May 2018
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.
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.