Research report Aug 2020
Life during COVID-19: Help and support
This report looks at how we helped, and were helped by relatives, friends, community groups and professionals during the pandemic.
Research report Aug 2020
This report looks at how we helped, and were helped by relatives, friends, community groups and professionals during the pandemic.
Research report Sep 2020
This report shows how due to the COVID-19 pandemic many dads were available to spend more time with their kids than usual.
Research report Sep 2020
This report looks at how COVID-19 affected our recreational and 'spare time' activities and how we spent time with our family, alone and with others.
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
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.
Research snapshot Mar 2022
Looking back, looking forward presents a summary of findings on how Australian families experienced 2021 and their hopes for 2022.
Research report Nov 2020
This report explores people's responses to the financial impact of COVID-19 and their concerns about their current and future financial situations.
Research report Nov 2022
The report explores the varied impacts of COVID-19 on children of all ages below 18 years, and also delves into the experiences of families and the factors that parents say contributed to their children’s wellbeing.
Research snapshot Nov 2022
This research snapshot looks at some of the ways that family members provide financial support to one another, and how giving and receiving financial support differs across life stages.