Research report Apr 2013
Access to early childhood education in Australia
AIFS research undertaken to identify gaps in access to and participation in preschool programs by Australian children in the year before school
Research report Apr 2013
AIFS research undertaken to identify gaps in access to and participation in preschool programs by Australian children in the year before school
Research report Jun 2014
Based on interviews with 94 parents this report investigates parents' knowledge of and attitudes towards Early Childhood Education
Media release Dec 2016
Australians believe that parents and their adult children have an obligation to support each other practically and financially, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Sep 2016
A majority of Australian children are spending large amounts of time on screen activities in excess of the recommended 2-hour daily limit for screen entertainment, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Short article Jun 2017
Risk factors for child maltreatment are often interrelated, and need to be addressed by holistic prevention and early intervention strategies.
Media release May 2015
Many Australian parents find it difficult to access child care to meet the needs of their families, according to a facts sheet released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Research report Dec 2013
This paper explores trends in child care in Australia from 1984 to 2011, for children aged under 12 years old with employed mothers
Webinar Nov 2016
This webinar discussed attachment theory with special emphasis on its strengths and limitations for informing practice in out-of-home care.
Webinar Jul 2015
This webinar summarised research on the efficacy of couple therapy and relationship education, and discussed the implications for practice.
Research report Mar 2015
People living alone now account for a quarter of all Australian households.