Study Nov 2022
Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity
Initial project plan for the Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity
Study Nov 2022
Initial project plan for the Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity
Study Nov 2022
Initial plan for trial Evaluation of the Small Claims Property Pilot
Study Nov 2022
Evaluation of trial program of Legal Aid Commissions providing lawyer-assisted mediation services
Study Nov 2022
Research project on how parenting orders from family law courts work in practice
Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Media release May 2024
AIFS welcomes findings of a national survey that sheds light on the continuing gender divide in working families, providing further evidence that employers need to better support working parents to achieve work-life balance.
Opinion May 2024
Law changes coming into effect next week about post separation parenting arrangements make it clear that the best interests of children are paramount. We have been researching in this space for years and cannot overstate how important this is.
Practice guide Mar 2024
This practice guide developed with Emerging Minds looks into supporting fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period.
Practice guide Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds explores the research evidence on how fathers’ involvement can influence their children’s mental health. Specifically, the resource explores the effects of fathers positively engaging with and caring for their children. It also provides insights into how practitioners and services can support fathers to engage positively with their children.
Practice guide Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds outlines how fathers can influence their child’s mental health through play. It describes various types of child–father play and their association with child mental health. The article also provides considerations for practitioners who work with fathers and other caregivers to support positive child development and mental health through encouraging child–father play.