Research report Aug 2019
Child Care Package Evaluation: Early monitoring report
This early monitoring report is the first formal evaluation of the Commonwealth’s Child Care Package.
Research report Aug 2019
This early monitoring report is the first formal evaluation of the Commonwealth’s Child Care Package.
Short article Dec 2020
This short article highlights the impact of CFCA in supporting the child, family and community welfare sector during the unique challenges of 2020.
Media release May 2020
A new survey from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is calling on every Australian to share the experience of COVID-19 for them and their family as we look forward towards recovery.
Facts and figures Apr 2023
Figures around births in Australia: fertility rate, parents’ age, number of children, births outside marriage.
Media release Dec 2023
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and unconditional support is more important than genetics and legal ties.
Research programs
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article highlights the importance of systematic reviews for research synthesis, with the strength of this approach demonstrated through the authors’ recent Cochrane review into the effectiveness of school-based programs for the prevention of child sexual abuse.
Resource sheet May 2021
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
Research snapshot Apr 2021
A Year in Review presents a short summary of early findings from the Towards COVID Normal survey on how Australian families experienced 2020.
Webinar Jul 2023