Short article Aug 2017
Practitioners on evidence: Cathie Valentine
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Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
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Short article Aug 2017
Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
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 Aug 2018
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2014
Offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally, including Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article introduces the Pathways of Care study and describes its research objectives, sample frame, retention strategies, and methodology
Webinar Aug 2015
This webinar explored ways in which the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle can be improved.
Short article Mar 2019
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
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