Webinar Jul 2015
Representing children in legal proceedings
This webinar described notable developments and initiatives taking place internationally in the area of child legal representation.
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Webinar Jul 2015
This webinar described notable developments and initiatives taking place internationally in the area of child legal representation.
Webinar Oct 2017
This webinar focused on developing practical strategies to create safe and inclusive environments for children with disability.
Webinar Sep 2018
This webinar discussed recent research on young people’s experiences of the family law system and its implications for child-inclusive practice.
Short article Oct 2018
This short article explores opportunities to build workforce capacity to better support the mental health of parents of children with a disability.
Short article Oct 2018
Recent research conducted by AIFS highlights the importance of incorporating child-inclusive practices in the family law system.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to disability and carers.
Media release Sep 2017
Australians need the protection of full ‘pre-commitment systems’ to reduce the financial and social harm from poker machines, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Gambling Research Centre. Eight per cent of the Australian adult population – or 1.4million people – experience some degree of gambling problem. Of these almost half are moderate or high risk gamblers, with poker machines the most harmful form of gambling in Australia.
Short article Feb 2018
We highlight some of the changing trends in workforce participation and home ownership that impact on Australia’s wellbeing.
Media release Apr 2018
Around 80,000 Australian families now have a stay-at-home dad at the helm, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Jul 2018
Children and young people want to be heard more often in family law decision-making and to have their views taken seriously by both parents and professionals, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.