Short article Oct 2018
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Short article Oct 2018
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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.
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.
Short article Sep 2017
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
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 Aug 2017
Australian teens choose to work for the money citing financial reasons as the main motivation to get a job.
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 Apr 2018
The latest estimates of the costs of raising children in Australia show costs have risen substantially over the last two decades due to changing community expectations of what children need to live a healthy life.
Media release Jul 2018
More stringent restrictions on gambling advertising should be considered to protect children from being targeted by gambling operators, according to the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC).
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.