Practice guide Oct 2014
Effective strategies to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Identifies what works, what doesn't, and the gaps in the research evidence.
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Practice guide Oct 2014
Identifies what works, what doesn't, and the gaps in the research evidence.
Practice guide Feb 2014
Looks at the effectiveness of both Indigenous-specific and mainstream Australian employment programs, as well as overseas programs.
Practice guide Aug 2012
Reviews parenting and home-visiting programs in general, and then focuses on the evidence for programs aimed at Indigenous families.
Family Matters article May 2010
This paper reports some key findings from a recent study that explored how children’s participation is understood and facilitated in one Family Relationship Centre (FRC).
Research report Dec 1991
The paper focuses on mothers' and fathers' attitudes to sharing the care of sick children. A selection of case studies is included.
Research snapshot May 2006
To support the 2006 National Families Week, AIFS has prepared this Facts Sheet about families with adolescent children aged 8 to 12 years
Research report Oct 2012
This report presents information on parents who care for people with a disability in Victoria, focusing on the issue of ageing.
Short article Apr 2019
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
Short article Apr 2019
This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.