Short article Aug 2017
Practitioners on evidence: Cathie Valentine
Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
Short article Aug 2017
Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article about poverty and destitution in the aftermath of the United States recession
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reviews the research literature to identify the school-based factors that contribute to an effective learning environment.
Facts and figures May 2018
The latest facts and figures about Australia's population and types of households.
Research report Apr 2000
The Australian Family Panel Survey represents a major research undertaking by AIFS. This paper outlines some of the design proposals.
Short article Mar 2017
This article describes Uniting Care’s approach to supporting the implementation of two evidence-based programs in the East Gippsland region.
Research report Apr 2013
This sheet presents statistical information about trends in parents' engagement in paid work, examining mothers' and fathers' employment patterns
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.
Family Matters article Apr 2011
This edition of Family Matters includes six papers, including the three keynote presentations, that were presented at the Institute’s (11th) conference, held in July 2010.
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.