Short article Aug 2021
What does the evidence tell us about physical punishment of children?
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This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
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Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.
Short article Feb 2022
How informal supports can help to buffer negative environments and maximise the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ clients alongside inclusive services.
Webinar Jul 2021
This webinar explored how a capabilities approach can help young people navigate housing stress and other challenges.
Webinar Dec 2023
This webinar explored how practitioners can develop their understanding of complex trauma to effectively support infants and children.
Webinar Sep 2021
This webinar explored what ‘stability’ means in out-of-home care and offered strategies for achieving positive outcomes for children and carers.
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article outlines the evidence for engaging people with disabilities as experts by experience in policy and service development.
Short article Oct 2020
This article explores how early interventions operate to prevent youth homelessness and outlines the emerging evidence for what works.