Short article Mar 2019
Using people-centred evidence to shape policy
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
Short article Mar 2019
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
Family Matters article Apr 2002
This article examines patterns of geographic mobility in order to assess whether migration is likely to be the major cause for high lone-parent concentrations in regional areas, or whether such concentrations are largely a consequence of 'home grown' factors.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2014
Gambling problems can have severe personal consequences as well as have significant impacts on families and communities.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2006
This paper investigates the effectiveness of child maltreatment prevention programs.
Practice guide May 2013
Information about applying motivational interviewing techniques to support parents to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children
Webinar May 2017
This webinar explained how funders, managers and practitioners can ensure their program's target group, activities and outcomes are in alignment.
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).
Research report Jun 2006
This paper concerns the factor of wages in attracting income support recipients into the work force.
Research report Oct 1992
Study represents part of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) ongoing commitment to ameliorate family disadvantage arising out of Service requirements
Media release Oct 2017
Nearly one million Australians regularly gamble on horse and dog racing with a high proportion of them experiencing one or more gambling-related problems, according to new analysis by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC), Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). AGRC researcher, Dr Andrew Armstrong said the analysis found an estimated 41 per cent of Australians who regularly bet on the races experienced gambling-related problems such as financial pressures, relationship issues and health problems.