Webinar Jul 2023
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Policy and practice paper Mar 2015
A review of kinship carer surveys
Review of kinship carer surveys to identify messages for policy and practice about the characteristics and support needs of kinship care families
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Media release May 2024
AIFS research supports latest findings on gender divide in working families
AIFS welcomes findings of a national survey that sheds light on the continuing gender divide in working families, providing further evidence that employers need to better support working parents to achieve work-life balance.
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Short article Dec 2019
All ages play: Intergenerational playgroups in residential aged care
This short article describes Playgroup Queensland’s pilot to provide an opportunity for aged care residents to engage in a weekly playgroup.
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Research programs
Australian Gambling Research Centre
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
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Media release Dec 2023
Australians increasingly choosing their family members
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and unconditional support is more important than genetics and legal ties.
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Research report Nov 2017
Betting restrictions and online wagering in Australia
This report investigates the current extent of betting restrictions and its impact in driving consumers to illegal offshore wagering operators.
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Study Nov 2022
CFCA Needs and Impact Survey 2022
CFCA annual survey to support professionals to use evidence in their decision making to improve outcomes for children and families.
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Practice guide Oct 2017
Collective impact: Evidence and implications for practice
This paper explores the development of the collective impact framework and its ability to create population-level change on complex social issues.
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Media release Jun 2019
Conflict between work and family affects fathers' and childrens' mental health
The often incompatible demands of work and family life typically have been viewed as a burden for mothers. However new research shows it is also affecting fathers.