Submission Nov 2009
Inquiry into Suicide in Australia
Research related to the impact of suicide on families, suicide postvention and mental health issues.
Submission Nov 2009
Research related to the impact of suicide on families, suicide postvention and mental health issues.
Submission Nov 2013
A focus on access to justice for separated families when parents dispute arrangements for children.
Submission Mar 2014
Inquiry into grandparents taking primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren.
Family Matters article Jun 2001
Family Matters article Apr 2001
This article represents a shortened version of the Executive Summary of a report by the authors of research undertaken into the operation of the Family Law Reform Act 1995, from the time it came into effect in June 1996 to the end of 1999.
Family Matters article Mar 2000
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 Aug 2017
New research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has recorded high rates of self-harm and suicidal behaviour among Australian teenagers.
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 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.