Media release Oct 2017
More migrants find jobs
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A study tracking the settlement experiences of a group of newly arrived humanitarian migrants in Australia has recorded a steady increase in the numbers moving into paid employment.
Media release Oct 2017
A study tracking the settlement experiences of a group of newly arrived humanitarian migrants in Australia has recorded a steady increase in the numbers moving into paid employment.
Media release Nov 2017
Research from the Building a New Life in Australia study indicates that the job prospects of refugees improve the longer they are in Australia.
Short article Mar 2018
Recent research suggests that parents whose children have been placed into out-of-home care should be more meaningfully included in their lives.
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 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.
Facts and figures May 2018
The latest facts and figures about Australia's population and types of households.
Facts and figures May 2018
Figures around life expectancy for older Australians, the significance of maintaining social networks, and caring for grandchildren.
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.
Webinar Oct 2018
This webinar discussed research on international family inclusion initiatives in child welfare and how they can be applied in Australia.
Short article Oct 2018
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.