Research programs
Elder abuse research
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Examining the nature of elder abuse and its prevalence in the Australian population
Research programs
Examining the nature of elder abuse and its prevalence in the Australian population
Media release Aug 2020
More working mums, a marginally narrowing gender pay gap, and increased household wealth are just a few of the economic shifts people in Australia have lived through over the last 40 years, according to new research released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Family Matters article Dec 2014
Family Matters article about measuring socio-economic status of women
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.
Submission Oct 2018
General comment on the proposed Draft Charter and reflections on specific rights in Draft Charter.
Media release Dec 2021
Almost one in six (14.8%) older Australians report that they have experienced abuse in the past 12 months, and only about one-third of those victims have sought help, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Research report Dec 2021
This report presents findings from the most extensive study on elder abuse in Australia to date.
Research report Jun 2021
This report looks at families' participation in employment and experiences of work-family balance using the second survey of the Families in Australia
Research report Sep 2021
Data access and usage terms and procedures
Research snapshot Dec 2021
This report summarises the findings of a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in community dwellings.