Short article Mar 2019
Protecting children, is it time for a new story?
Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.
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Short article Mar 2019
Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.
Short article Dec 2018
We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
Media release Nov 2018
For decades the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraged parents from spanking.
Short article Nov 2018
This short article provides a summary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse delivered in October 2018.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
Media release Oct 2018
Many Australian children come from families that have experienced housing affordability stress for a period of time while they were growing up, according to 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 Oct 2018
This webinar discussed research on international family inclusion initiatives in child welfare and how they can be applied in Australia.
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.
Media release Jul 2018
Many older age Australians who have experienced divorce are substantially less well off financially than people who have stayed married, according to new analysis by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.