Family Matters article Mar 2016
Parent-only care in Australia
Family Matters article on parent-only care
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.
Short article Apr 2021
This short article presents research on adult family carers’ health and social wellbeing with implications for practitioners supporting parent carers.
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.
Webinar Dec 2023
This webinar explored how practitioners can develop their understanding of complex trauma to effectively support infants and children.
Short article Jul 2014
10 positive actions a parent can take if they learn their child is bullying others
Short article Jul 2016
Recent research has shown that postnatal mental health problems can be reduced through participation in the WWWT! program.
Short article Aug 2016
Findings from a large research study on Australia's family law system tell a complicated story.
Research report Jun 2021
This report looks at families' participation in employment and experiences of work-family balance using the second survey of the Families in Australia