Short article Mar 2018
Scanlon Foundation: Mapping social cohesion 2017
Recent research shows that while most Australians support immigration and multiculturalism, reports of discrimination have doubled between 2007–17.
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 Jun 2016
Levels of risky drinking among Australian parents is a strong factor influencing their teenage children to try alcohol, according to a new study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Feb 2019
Findings from the longitudinal Study of Australian Children show that when a father engages in regular heavy drinking (defined as more than five drinks more than twice a month) when his daughter is aged 12-13, it has a strong bearing on the likelihood she will try alcohol by age 14-15.
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.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2003
Explores the ease with which families can access child abuse and neglect prevention programs.
Policy and practice paper Dec 1996
Examines the relationship between children with disabilities and parents with disabilities, and the potential for child maltreatment.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2006
This paper is about young people who have committed acts of sexual abuse. It is written for those who come across this issue in their day-to-day work
Family Matters article Jul 2013
This paper provides guidance about enhancing the responsiveness and effectiveness of services for people from CALD communities and identifies ways in which to support culturally responsive FDR practice.
Family Matters article Apr 2011
This article discusses the wealth of material on adoption in Australia, which include historical records, analyses of historical practices, case studies, expert opinions, personal testimony provided to two parliamentary inquiries, but the limited empirical research on the issue of past-adoption practices and its impact on those involved.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article introduces 'Building a New Life in Australia', a new longitudinal study that will investigate the settlement pathways and outcomes of newly arrived humanitarian migrants, and explains its conceptualisation and development, design, topics covered, recruitment, and the survey methodology for Wave 1 data collection.