Short article Mar 2018
Scanlon Foundation: Mapping social cohesion 2017
Recent research shows that while most Australians support immigration and multiculturalism, reports of discrimination have doubled between 2007–17.
Short article Mar 2018
Recent research shows that while most Australians support immigration and multiculturalism, reports of discrimination have doubled between 2007–17.
Media release Dec 2015
It’s official … living alone can make some people feel lonelier and less satisfied with life, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Feb 2019
Findings from the longitudinal Study of Australian Children show that when a father engages in regular heavy drinking (defined as more than five drinks more than twice a month) when his daughter is aged 12-13, it has a strong bearing on the likelihood she will try alcohol by age 14-15.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2014
This paper reviews the research and current policy surrounding prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article introduces the Pathways of Care study and describes its research objectives, sample frame, retention strategies, and methodology
Research report Aug 2015
A review of government initiatives that help families balance their work and family responsibilities.
Webinar May 2019
This webinar discussed recent research on the social and economic benefits of extending care to young people transitioning to adulthood.
Research report May 2014
This AIFS book explore some of the complexities of the child and family issues facing those working in social policy and legal systems