Short article Mar 2017
Gender equality, violence against women, and the "Nordic paradox"
This article explores the links between gender equality and violence against women, using the situation in Nordic countries as an example.
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Short article Mar 2017
This article explores the links between gender equality and violence against women, using the situation in Nordic countries as an example.
Short article Apr 2018
VicHealth has recently released a practical guide on how individuals and organisations working on gender equality initiatives can manage resistance.
Media release Mar 2016
Counselling for individuals, couples and families works for a significant majority of those seeking help with relationships and life’s problems, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Sep 2016
Australian parents decide which primary school is best for their child based on convenience and a host of other largely, personal factors that go beyond academic outcomes, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Webinar Jul 2015
This webinar summarised research on the efficacy of couple therapy and relationship education, and discussed the implications for practice.
Media release Mar 2015
A quarter of all Australian households are now lone person households, according to a new demographic trends paper 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 Jun 2014
Reviews recent research findings into couples in long-term relationships (married and de facto) that provide insight into the couple relationship.
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.