Policy and practice paper Nov 2017
Developments to strengthen systems for child protection across Australia
This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2017
This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
Research report Jun 2018
This report explores quantitative and qualitative data relevant to direct cross‑examination involving self-represented litigants in family law matters
Commissioned report Jan 2016
This paper reviews what is known about the impact of domestic and family violence (DFV) on parenting.
Commissioned report Jul 2017
Report on the current state of knowledge on the impact of domestic and family violence (DFV) on parenting.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2015
Describes the issues relevant to understanding domestic and family violence during pregnancy and outlines implications for practice
Policy and practice paper Dec 2015
An overview of the issues unique to domestic and family violence in regional, rural and remote communities
Research snapshot Jun 2023
An overview of the early childhood education and care sector, the contribution of subsidies, and a summary of issues on the viability of the sector.
Submission May 2023
This submission outlines some of the influences on child development, highlighting other research by AIFS into early childhood education and care.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2019
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Short article Jul 2016
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?